Aston Villa Ends Winless Streak with Comeback Victory Over Chelsea
Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park, ending their five-match winless streak in the process. The hero of the day was Marco Asensio, whose brace turned the game around after Enzo Fernández had given Chelsea an early lead.
Chelsea started brightly, with Fernández opening the scoring in the first half. However, Villa responded with determination, and Asensio's two goals—one in each half—sealed a crucial victory for the hosts. The win not only lifted Villa's spirits but also saw them draw level on points with Chelsea, who sit sixth in the Premier League table. Villa now has 42 points, just one behind the Blues.
2024-25, England - Premier League
Aston Villa - Chelsea 2:1 (0:1)
Goals: Fernandez E., 9 (0:1); Asensio, 57 (1:1); Asensio, 89 (2:1)
Aston Villa: Martinez E.; Konsa; Mings (Bogarde L., 59); Maatsen I.; Cash (Robledo, 70); McGinn J.; Tielemans; Watkins (Bailey, 77); Asensio; Ramsey J. (Rashford, 46); Rogers M. (Malen, 78)
Bench: Olsen R.; Zych; Digne
Yellow Cards: McGinn J. 69
Chelsea: Jörgensen F.; Colwill; Chalobah (Adarabioyo, 8); James R.; Gusto; Cucurella; Fernandez E.; Nkunku (Sancho, 76); Palmer Co.; Caicedo M.; Pedro Neto
Bench: Sanchez Ro.; Acheampong J. K.; Samuels-Smith; Dewsbury-Hall; Amougou; George
Yellow Cards: Fernandez E. 56; Nkunku 72; Caicedo M. 89
