Chelsea claimed a much-deserved 3–0 Premier League victory at home against Aston Villa, which moved the Blues to within seven points of league-leading Liverpool.
The Blues were excellent in the first half and their intense high pressure prevented Villa from building momentum, which paid dividends throughout this encounter. Nicolas Jackson gave Chelsea an early lead when he connected with Marc Cucurella’s cross to place his close-range finish low past visiting keeper Emiliano Martínez.
