Chelsea moved into third place in the Premier League, level with Arsenal
Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer all scored for the Blues
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By RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
Published: 10:28 EST, 1 December 2024 | Updated: 10:46 EST, 1 December 2024
Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa to move third in the Premier League.
Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring after touching home Marc Cucurella's cross and Enzo Fernandez doubled the Blues' lead with a fine strike before half-time.
Cole Palmer then got back among the goals with a superb, curling effort which left Villa's substitute goalkeeper Robin Olsen rooted to the spot.
The three points have moved Enzo Maresca's side level on points with Arsenal.
More to follow.
Cole Palmer scored again as Chelsea beat Aston Villa to move third in the Premier League
Palmer bent a superb effort into the top corner after letting fly from the edge of the box
Enzo Fernandez doubled the Blues' lead on a comfortable afternoon at Stamford Bridge
MATCH FACTS
Chelsea: Sanchez, Caicedo, Fofana (Badiashile, 60), Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia (Gusto, 86), Fernandez, Neto, Palmer (Felix, 86), Sancho (Madueke, 71), Jackson (Nkunku, 71)
Subs not used: Adarabioyo, Mudryk, Jorgensen, Veiga
Goals: Jackson 7, Fernandez 36, Palmer 83
Booked:Madueke, Felix
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Aston Villa: Martinez (Olsen, 46), Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara (Barkley, 62), Tielemans, Philogene (Bailey, 66), Rogers (Duran, 66) McGinn, Watkins (Buendia, 84)
Subs not used: Carlos, Mings, Maatsen, Bogarde
Booked: Philogene, Cash
Manager: Unai Emery
Nicolas Jackson tucked home from Marc Cucurella's cross to open the scoring
The forward celebrated after beating Emiliano Martinez via a deflection off the post
Fernandez produced a neat flick after Palmer's pass and smashed into the corner
A pass back handed Chelsea an indirect free-kick in the box but Martinez smothered well
The hosts loudly appealed after Martinez scooped up a pass from defender Pau Torres
Martinez bravely dived at the feet of Jackson as Villa crumbled under pressure
Ollie Watkins forced Robert Sanchez into a simple stop during the first half
Robin Olsen was introduced at half-time and prevented Jackson from notching his double