: After several saves by Emi Martínez, Chelsea equalized in the 35th minute through João Pedro , who stabbed home from close range following a Malo Gusto cross.
: Cole Palmer also found the net in the 55th minute, capitalizing on a loose clearance from Martínez to make it 3–1. Match Statistics Aston Villa Score Possession Total Shots Shots on Target Expected Goals (xG) Key Performers Aston Villa - Chelsea [HD EN]
: Crucial in the attacking third with 1 goal and high passing accuracy. : After several saves by Emi Martínez, Chelsea
: Aston Villa took the lead inside just two minutes when Douglas Luiz backheeled the ball past Filip Jörgensen from a Leon Bailey cross. Aston Villa - Chelsea [HD EN]