Villa defeated Chelsea in back-to-back league games for the first time in 30 years, while Mauricio Pochettino’s side have made their worst start to a top-flight season since the opening six games since 1978/1979
But as is often the case this season, Chelsea had chances to score, Emiliano Martinez made a series of good saves, but again failed to find the net and then failed to score in their last three Premier League games.
Aston Villa also had several chances, but eventually one counted when Watkins (73) fired home from the tightest of angles after a good break with Moses Diaby It came 15 minutes after Malo Gusto was shown a straight red card.
Lucas was initially red for a crunching challenge on Digne, but was given an upgrade after referee Jared Gillett questioned the pitchside inspector.
As a result, Chelsea appear to be languishing in 14th with just five points this season. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have shown no signs of fatigue since returning to European football in midweek, finishing sixth, just two points off the top four
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