Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Villa earn shock win at Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea host Aston Villa in Saturday’s late kick off with Graham Potter’s side in desperate need of points. The Blues come into the match sitting 10th in the table but can move closer towards the Champions League places with a victory this evening.

They are unbeaten in three league games with wins against Leeds and Leicester bringing a feeling of improvement to Stamford Bridge before a late goal saw them settle for point in a 2-2 draw with Everton just before the international break.

Aston Villa meanwhile will know that a victory would propel them above Chelsea in the table and take them past 40 points - the historic target to ensure relegation is avoided.

Unai Emery has rejuvenated the midlands side who now look a dangerous and difficult side to beat. Last time out Villa despatched Bournemouth 3-0 and they’ll be looking to impress against their rivals in the table.

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Aston Villa in the Premier League today:

Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League updates

• 56’ GOAL! - McGinn curler doubles Villa’s lead (CHE 0-2 AST)
• 45’ DISALLOWED! - Chilwell’s header ruled out for a push on Young (CHE 0-1 AST)
• 18’ GOAL! - Watkins coolly slots Villa ahead (CHE 0-1 AST)

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Chelsea have failed to win in their last seven Premier League matches when conceding the opening goal, dating back to October 2022 against Crystal Palace.

1 April 2023 18:03

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

1 April 2023 18:02

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

1 April 2023 18:01

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

A loose Felix pass breaks for Ramsey at the other end, and the Villa youngster charges into the area before being disposessed by a perfectly timed James tackle!

1 April 2023 18:01

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1 April 2023 18:00

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

SAVED!! Cucurella's scooped cross is brought down by Havertz, before the German sends a low, left-footed shot towards the bottom corner which Martinez is able to keep hold of!!

1 April 2023 17:59

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

A long ball picks out the run of Chilwell into the Villa box, but he goes down under pressure from Kamara and demands a penalty! There's nothing coming his way though, as the referee calls play on!

1 April 2023 17:58

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

WIDE!!! A Chelsea corner is played short for James to cross in, and at the near post Fernandez's glancing header looks certain to nestle before doing so in the side netting!

1 April 2023 17:57

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1 April 2023 17:56

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Since the Premier League resumed after the World Cup, only Erling Haaland (10), Marcus Rashford (10) and Harry Kane (nine) have scored more goals than Watkins' eight, including netting in five consecutive away matches.

1 April 2023 17:56