Marco Asensio threw a second half as Aston Villa came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park on Saturday night.
The two January eaves, Asensio and Marcus Rashford, in combination twice, as the UNAI Emery side was recovered after Enzo Fernandez’s early goal to record a famous victory in front of his fans.
There was, however, a huge slice of property involved in Villa’s winner, after Chelsea Filip Jorgensen goalkeeper allowed Asensio’s strike to slip through his fingers.
The result lifts the villa to the seventh, while Chelsea, who is experiencing a bad course of results, remains in sixth place after missing the opportunity to break back at four.
A huge three points 😁 pic.twitter.com/wbtsyxgxan
– Aston Villa (@avfcofficial) 22 February 2025
How the action unfolded
Within 10 minutes, Chelsea was ahead. A Mazy Run by Neto saw the Drive flap in the byline before piercing the ball beyond the face of the target before where the upcoming Fernandez waited for a home.
Moises Caicedo ➡️ Pedro Neto ➡️ Enzo Fernandez
What a start for Chelsea! 🔵⚡* pic.twitter.com/4M9TU91TFQ
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) 22 February 2025
Blues advantage. But shortly after Ollie Watkins he went near when his shot popped his feet by Chelsea resident Philip Jorden.
Marcus Rashford was introduced after the break, as Emery looked at some further attack with his strength on his side.
Neto, proving that it was Chelsea’s bright spark at night, gave a wide -out attempt before testing the EMI Martinez with low strikes later.
But soon after, Villa found their equalizer with Manchester United Loanee playing a key role in it.
Matty Cash put a cross in the distant position that found Rashford’s stretched right foot, whose goal of Poke beyond the target was a package from Asensio.
The offside flag was initially brought up, but after a VAR check, the target was awarded and the villa was back in the tie.
Marco Asensio gets the goal! 🤝
Aston Villa’s goal is ruled after a Var ✅ review pic.twitter.com/lwnd5lngqg
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) 22 February 2025
Cole Palmer then had a great opportunity to restore Chelsea’s lead when he played by Moises Caicedo. But international England was hesitant to take the plan and the delay allowed Ezri Konsa to return and prevent the final effort.
The game began to open. A point is apparently considered inadequate by any group.
A tie seemed unlikely and, quite certain, as the game headed for the second year of stoppage, Villa claimed the advantage.
Rashford slipped Donyell Malen, but Jorgensen was equal to it. However, from the resulting nearby corner, the Rashford ball met by Asensio, whose shot squeezes through Chelsea’s hands.
They’ve done it again!
Marcus Rashford finds Marco Asensio! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wievvynxbe
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) 22 February 2025
He seemed to be an elementary save, but Jorgensen made a real hash from it to give the hosts the lead and, ultimately, the three points.
