Aston Villa defeated the Blues at home this Saturday, on date 29 of the England – Premier League 2022-2023 tournament. The goals for the visitor were made by Ollie Watkins (17′ 1T) and John McGinn (10′ 2T).
The stick saved both teams on shots by Ben Chilwell for Chelsea and midfielder John McGinn for Aston Villa.
With 66% possession and 24 shots during the game, Chelsea sought to generate danger in the rival area but it was not enough for the visit to defeat them.
The best player of the match was Emiliano Martínez. The Aston Villa goalkeeper excelled by saving 7 shots and making 28 correct passes.
João Félix also stood out at the Stamford Bridge stadium. The Chelsea attacker shot into the opposite goal on 5 occasions and made 26 correct passes.
The game was notable for a lot of friction and constant fouls that cut the game short. There were a large number of cautions: Boubacar Kamara, Mateo Kovacic, Ben Chilwell, Enzo Fernández, Calum Chambers and Lucas Digne.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter proposed a 3-5-2 formation with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal; Reece James, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella on the defensive line; Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Enzo Fernández, Mateo Kovacic, Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz in the middle; and João Félix and Mykhailo Mudryk in attack.
For its part, Unai Emery’s team took to the field with a 4-5-1 scheme with Emiliano Martínez under the three sticks; Ashley Young, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings and Álex Moreno on defense; Douglas Luiz, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía and Jacob Ramsey in midfield; and Ollie Watkins up front.
Andrew Madley was the referee who directed the match at Stamford Bridge Stadium.
The Blues’ next game in the championship will be away against Wolverhampton, while Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest.
With this result, the host of the game reaches 38 points and is in eleventh place. For its part, the visiting team remains at 41 units and is in ninth place in the tournament.
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