Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-0 on Sunday at Stamford Bridge as they underlined their potential as a legit top four contender. Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea were dominant from start to finish with Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez putting them 2-0 up at half time and Cole Palmer’s late stunner wrapped up the win.

Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernández and Cole Palmer hit the net as Chelsea moved level with second-placed Arsenal with a win over Villa.

Chelsea began the weekend third in the Premier League. With Manchester City slumping, the Blues are aiming for higher.

The result takes Chelsea up to third in the Premier League for now, behind London rivals Arsenal in second on alphabetical order only before Manchester City face leaders Liverpool at Anfield. Follow Chelsea vs Aston Villa reaction live below!

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

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Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe react to Chelsea's win over Aston Villa and discuss Manchester United's drubbing of Everton in Matchweek 13.

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

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