Chelsea maintained their unbeaten run in the league with a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
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Nicolas Jackson set the tone with an early strike, Enzo Fernandez added a moment of brilliance, and Cole Palmer capped off the win with a stunning late goal.
The Blues controlled the game throughout, showcasing their defensive and attacking prowess as Enzo Maresca’s side strengthened their position as title contenders.
Chelsea Player Ratings
- Robert Sanchez (7/10): Delivered two crucial saves and distributed well under pressure.
- Moises Caicedo (6/10): Adapted to his role at right-back but lacked his usual midfield impact.
- Wesley Fofana (6/10): Made key interventions but struggled at times before injury ended his night.
- Levi Colwill (8/10): Reliable defensively, with key blocks and composure in crucial moments.
- Marc Cucurella (8/10): Assisted Jackson’s opener and was relentless in shutting down Villa’s attack.
Midfield
- Romeo Lavia (6/10): Disciplined performance, effective in marking and linking play.
- Cole Palmer (8/10): Assisted Fernandez’s goal and scored a brilliant curling effort to seal the win.
- Enzo Fernandez (7/10): Scored a spectacular strike and contributed effectively in midfield battles.
Attack
- Pedro Neto (7/10): Persistently challenged Villa’s defense with pace and clever movements.
- Nicolas Jackson (7/10): Took his goal clinically but missed other scoring opportunities.
- Jadon Sancho (5/10): Struggled to create meaningful chances despite his attacking intent.
Substitutes
- Benoit Badiashile (6/10): Stable performance after coming on for Fofana.
- Christopher Nkunku (6/10): Energetic substitute, narrowly missed scoring in stoppage time.
- Noni Madueke (6/10): Grabbed an assist in a lively cameo.
- Joao Felix (N/A): Showed intent but picked up a booking quickly.
- Malo Gusto (N/A): Came on for the final minutes.
Manager
- Enzo Maresca (8/10): Tactical adjustments ensured midfield dominance and defensive control, leading Chelsea to another impressive victory.
Aston Villa Player Ratings
- Emiliano Martinez (5.4/10): Struggled to make an impact before leaving due to injury.
- Matty Cash (5.7/10): Limited influence defensively and in attack.
- Ezri Konsa (6.0/10): Decent positioning but lacked presence against Chelsea’s forwards.
- Pau Torres (5.9/10): Struggled to handle the pace and movement of Chelsea’s attack.
- Lucas Digne (5.6/10): Found it hard to cope with Pedro Neto’s runs on his flank.
Midfield
- John McGinn (6.1/10): Tried to drive Villa forward but lacked support from teammates.
- Boubacar Kamara (5.9/10): Subdued in midfield and struggled to dictate play.
- Youri Tielemans (6.0/10): Solid in possession but failed to create meaningful chances.
- Jadon Philogene (6.7/10): Villa’s brightest spark, with some dangerous moments on the ball.
Attack
- Morgan Rogers (5.8/10): Unable to make an impact in the attacking third.
- Ollie Watkins (6.4/10): Came close to scoring but was largely isolated.
Substitutes
- Robin Olsen (6.5/10): Made a couple of decent saves after replacing Martinez.
- Ross Barkley (6.1/10): Added energy but couldn’t turn the tide.
- Jhon Duran (6.1/10): Showed flashes of promise after coming on.
- Leon Bailey (5.8/10): Failed to influence the game significantly.
- Emiliano Buendia (N/A): Limited involvement after a late cameo.
Player of the Match
Cole Palmer (Chelsea): Delivered an outstanding performance with a goal, an assist, and a creative spark throughout the match.
