The Aston Villa defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, a match that solidified its position in the Premier League. The win was decided by a double by Ollie Watkins, who scored in the final minutes of the second half. The first-half goal was scored by Brazilian striker João Pedro, who capitalized on a corner to beat Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
With the victory, Villa reached 39 points, sitting third in the table and just three points behind leader Arsenal. Additionally, the streak of 11 consecutive wins resumed, the longest since 1914. Argentine midfielder Emiliano Buendía stood out as a key player for the club this season.
Chelsea fielded Argentine stars Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Garnacho in starting lineups. The game displayed strong defensive performance by Villa, who neutralized Chelsea’s attacks after the initial goal.
