FT Aston Villa 1 - 4
Chelsea
Commentary:
90+7' Joao Pedro from Chelsea is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' Chelsea with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Chelsea: 58%.
90+7' Today's attendance is 42084.
90+6' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as Liam Delap from Chelsea trips Ian Maatsen
90+6' Morgan Rogers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+6' Chelsea start a counter attack.
90+6' Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+5' Trevoh Chalobah is penalised for pushing Jadon Sancho.
90+5' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
90+4' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
90+4' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
90+3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
90+3' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
90+2' Goal kick for Chelsea.
90+1' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Goal kick for Chelsea.
90' CROSSBAR! A header from Tammy Abraham hits the crossbar!
90' The cross by Ross Barkley from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
89' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
89' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
88' The Aston Villa fans have had enough. They are leaving the stadium.
88' Filip Joergensen from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
87' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
87' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87' Alysson Edward relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86' Alysson Edward relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
86' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
85' Cole Palmer is leaving the field to be replaced by Andrey Santos in a tactical substitution.
85' Joao Pedro is leaving the field to be replaced by Liam Delap in a tactical substitution.
84' Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
84' Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' A shot by Ross Barkley is blocked.
84' Morgan Rogers fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
83' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
83' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
83' Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Reece James makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Jadon Sancho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Oooh... that was a sitter! Alejandro Garnacho should have scored from that position
82' Good effort by Alejandro Garnacho as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
82' Marc Cucurella creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
81' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
81' Goal kick for Chelsea.
81' Alysson Edward from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 41%, Chelsea: 59%.
80' Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Jadon Sancho swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
79' Enzo Fernandez is leaving the field to be replaced by Marc Cucurella in a tactical substitution.
79' Wesley Fofana is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Tosin Adarabioyo.
79' Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
78' Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
78' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
77' Romeo Lavia from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Wesley Fofana comes back onto the field.
77' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
76' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
76' Wesley Fofana is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Chelsea: 62%.
75' Malo Gusto is leaving the field to be replaced by Romeo Lavia in a tactical substitution.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa trips Alejandro Garnacho
72' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
72' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
72' Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Tammy Abraham in a tactical substitution.
71' Joao Pedro send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
71' The cross by Cole Palmer from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
71' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
70' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
70' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Chelsea: 62%.
69' Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea is ruled offside.
68' Ollie Watkins is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
68' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Wesley Fofana.
67' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
67' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Malo Gusto
66' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Chelsea: 62%.
65' That’s the third goal by Joao Pedro. He walks off with the ball as a reminder of his glorious hattrick.
65' Joao Pedro managed to score from an easy position.
64' Alejandro Garnacho provided the assist for the goal.
64' G O O O A A A L - Joao Pedro from Chelsea taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Joao Pedro64' Alejandro Garnacho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
64' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
64' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
64' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
63' Leon Bailey is leaving the field to be replaced by Alysson Edward in a tactical substitution.
63' Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Jadon Sancho in a tactical substitution.
63' Douglas Luiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
62' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
62' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
62' Filip Joergensen from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
62' The game is restarted.
61' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
61' Malo Gusto relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
60' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
60' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
59' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Chelsea start a counter attack.
59' Trevoh Chalobah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
58' The referee shows Enzo Fernandez the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
58' The referee shows Morgan Rogers the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa trips Malo Gusto
58' Malo Gusto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
57' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
56' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
55' Joao Pedro provided the assist for the goal.
55' G O O O A A A L - Cole Palmer scores with the left foot!55' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
55' Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Chelsea: 63%.
54' Yellow card for Joao Pedro.
54' Joao Pedro is penalised for pushing Amadou Onana.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea trips Ian Maatsen
54' Ollie Watkins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Amadou Onana from Aston Villa trips Joao Pedro
53' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
53' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
52' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
51' Lamare Bogarde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
51' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
51' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Chelsea: 64%.
49' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
49' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
49' Goal kick for Chelsea.
49' Morgan Rogers goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
48' The referee signals a free kick as Malo Gusto from Chelsea trips Ian Maatsen
48' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
47' Lamare Bogarde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' The cross by Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
47' Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
46' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' Malo Gusto relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
46' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
46' Matty Cash is injured and is replaced by Lamare Bogarde.
46' The second half is underway.
45+10' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Chelsea: 67%.
45+10' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
45+9' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+9' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
45+9' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+9' Joao Pedro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+9' Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+9' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+8' Safe hands from Filip Joergensen as he comes out and claims the ball
45+8' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+7' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
45+7' Joao Pedro managed to score from an easy position.
45+7' Alejandro Garnacho made the key pass for the goal!
45+7' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Chelsea stands.
45+7' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Chelsea.
45+6' Enzo Fernandez provided the assist for the goal.
45+6' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Joao Pedro from Chelsea with the left foot.45+6' Enzo Fernandez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45+6' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
45+5' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
45+5' Emiliano Buendia is penalised for pushing Trevoh Chalobah.
45+4' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45+4' Jorrel Hato from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
45+3' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
45+3' Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+3' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+3' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
45+2' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Leon Bailey
45+1' Cole Palmer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Reece James swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
45' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa trips Enzo Fernandez
44' Enzo Fernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
44' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
43' Jorrel Hato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Joao Pedro wins an air challenge against Tyrone Mings
42' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Aston Villa is revoked due to offside.
42' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
41' G O O O O A A A L! Aston Villa score! Ollie Watkins is on the scoresheet.
41' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
41' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
41' Reece James from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
40' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Chelsea: 67%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea trips Emiliano Buendia
39' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
38' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
38' The cross by Malo Gusto from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
38' Matty Cash comes back onto the field.
38' Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
38' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Joao Pedro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
37' The game is restarted.
37' Matty Cash is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
37' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
36' With that goal, Chelsea equalised. Game on!
36' Enzo Fernandez made the key pass for the goal!
35' Joao Pedro managed to score from an easy position.
35' Malo Gusto provided the assist for the goal.
35' G O O O A A A L - Joao Pedro from Chelsea taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Joao Pedro35' Malo Gusto creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
35' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 31%, Chelsea: 69%.
34' Good effort by Morgan Rogers as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
34' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
34' Ollie Watkins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
33' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
33' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
33' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
33' Alejandro Garnacho relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
32' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
32' After a tactical foul, Matty Cash sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Alejandro Garnacho
32' Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
31' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
31' Emiliano Buendia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
31' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
31' Filip Joergensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' A chance presents itself to Wesley Fofana from Chelsea but his header goes wide
30' Reece James from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
30' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
30' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Matty Cash successfully blocks the shot
30' A shot by Alejandro Garnacho is blocked.
29' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
29' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
29' Morgan Rogers successfully blocks the shot
29' A shot by Reece James is blocked.
29' The cross by Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
28' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
28' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
27' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
27' Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
26' Wesley Fofana comes back onto the field.
26' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
26' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
26' The match resumes with a drop ball.
25' Wesley Fofana is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
25' Wesley Fofana is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 30%, Chelsea: 70%.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
24' Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
24' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
24' Good effort by Enzo Fernandez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
24' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
23' Jorrel Hato makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
23' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
23' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' Reece James swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
22' The game is restarted.
22' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
22' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
22' A shot by Alejandro Garnacho is blocked.
22' Cole Palmer creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
21' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
21' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
21' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 35%, Chelsea: 65%.
20' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
20' Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
19' Goal kick for Chelsea.
19' Ezri Konsa comes back onto the field.
19' Wesley Fofana comes back onto the field.
19' Reece James makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
19' The match resumes with a drop ball.
18' Ezri Konsa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
17' Wesley Fofana is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
17' Wesley Fofana is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
17' Ezri Konsa is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
16' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
16' Wesley Fofana from Chelsea heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
16' Reece James from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
16' Cole Palmer shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
15' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
15' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 31%, Chelsea: 69%.
15' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
14' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
14' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
14' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
13' Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
13' Leon Bailey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
12' Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
12' Ollie Watkins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Filip Joergensen from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Reece James from Chelsea trips Ollie Watkins
11' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
11' Ollie Watkins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 32%, Chelsea: 68%.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Matty Cash from Aston Villa trips Alejandro Garnacho
10' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
9' Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
9' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Jorrel Hato from Chelsea trips Ollie Watkins
8' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
7' Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
7' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
7' Moises Caicedo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
7' Reece James swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
7' Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Reece James from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
6' Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
6' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
6' Joao Pedro sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
6' The cross by Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
6' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Amadou Onana from Aston Villa trips Enzo Fernandez
5' Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 58%, Chelsea: 42%.
4' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
4' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
3' Douglas Luiz made the key pass for the goal!
3' Aston Villa managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
2' Leon Bailey provided the assist for the goal.
2' G O O O A A A L - Douglas Luiz scores with the right foot!2' Leon Bailey creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
2' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
2' Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
2' Malo Gusto from Chelsea is ruled offside.
1' Reece James from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
1' Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
1' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
1' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
1' Morgan Rogers relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Villa Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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