Aston Villa came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2–1 at Stamford Bridge, with substitute Ollie Watkins scoring twice to hand Unai Emery’s side their 11th consecutive Premier League victory.
The win keeps Villa firmly in the title conversation and within touching distance of the league leaders.
Chelsea started brightly and controlled much of the first half, finally taking the lead in the 37th minute when João Pedro headed in from a Reece James corner.
The hosts looked comfortable going into the break, but the momentum shifted dramatically after half-time following Emery’s tactical changes.
Watkins, introduced after the restart, made an immediate impact by equalising before striking again late on to complete the turnaround.
The defeat ends Chelsea’s four-match unbeaten run and leaves them slipping to fifth place, while Villa’s remarkable form continues to underline their growing status as genuine contenders this season.
