Aston Villa defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the 18th round of the Premier League, continuing a remarkable run of form. It’s a result that’s got fans buzzing – can Unai Emery’s squad really maintain this momentum?
Aston Villa Extends Winning Streak to 11
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Aston Villa’s victory over Chelsea marks their 11th consecutive win across all competitions, equaling a club record set way back in 1914.
Ollie Watkins proved to be the decisive force for Aston Villa, scoring both goals in the match. Joao Pedro managed to find the net for Chelsea, but it wasn’t enough to secure a point for the London club.
Match Details: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
The match, played in the 18th round of the Premier League, saw Joao Pedro open the scoring for Chelsea in the 37th minute. However, Watkins responded for Aston Villa in the 63rd minute, leveling the score. Watkins then secured the win for his team with a second goal in the 84th minute, finalizing the score at 2-1.
With this win, Aston Villa now sits in third place in the Premier League standings with 39 points. Chelsea, on the other hand, occupies the fifth position with 29 points.
CHELSEA – ASTON VILLA – 1:2 (1:0).
Goals: Pedro, 37 (1:0), Watkins, 63 (1:1), Watkins, 84 (1:2).
- Aston Villa achieved their 11th straight win in all competitions.
- Ollie Watkins scored both goals for Aston Villa.
- Aston Villa is now third in the Premier League with 39 points.
- Chelsea fell to fifth place with 29 points.
The result underscores Aston Villa’s impressive resurgence under Unai Emery, while Chelsea will need to regroup and find consistency if they hope to climb the Premier League table.
