Chelsea vs Aston Villa turned out to be a incredible clash as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa keep their top Premier League form alive.
Maresca’s Chelsea Struck First But Aston Villa Get The Win
**Chelsea**walked into the game knowing Aston Villa are carrying their red-hot form in the Premier League. But, for the first half it looked like the Villans great run would end at Stamford Bridge. The home side played with pace, pressed high, and pinned Villa into their own half. They took the lead and could have added more. Villa were struggling to settle or control the ball.
The crowd felt confident and backed the home team for the win. They were sensing this was the moment the visitors would finally give up. Villa looked second best, chasing ball and surviving waves of pressure from the Blues.
But, Unai Emery’s side has learned to win the hard way. They stayed alive, took the blows, and waited for their moments. Chelsea’s problem came back to haunt them. The West London side were once ahead, but they lost grip. They had to drop deeper and gave away space to Villa. That small shift was enough for the Villans as it was needed to get back into the game again.
Villa’s Away Magic In The Premier League
The Midlands club grew stronger as Chelsea took few steps back, They were playing with calm and purpose. The equaliser changed the mood around the Stamford Bridge completely. Suddenly, Chelsea looked nervous and they were unsure how to respond.
Villa took the opportunity with their both hands and pushed on for more. Their movement was sharp and, their passing was on point as well. After that, the belief in the team was enough to take all the three points away from Chelsea. Winning away after falling behind has become a thing for Emery’s side.
Author’s opinion:
This Villa side is no longer a surprise package. They are mentally tough and built for big moments away from home.
As featured on Chelseanews.com
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