Ollie Watkins scores twice as Chelsea falls at Stamford Bridge

(Football result) - After going ahead through Joao Pedro’s opener, Chelsea ultimately lost 1-2 to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins scoring two decisive goals at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea continues their inconsistent form by losing 1-2 to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the 18th round of the Premier League, even though they scored first.

At the start, Chelsea took control and quickly put heavy pressure on Emiliano Martinez’s goal. In the 37th minute, the home side’s relentless attacking efforts paid off. From a Reece James corner, Joao Pedro seized the chance to finish close range, giving The Blues a 1-0 lead.

It seemed the goal would allow Wilfredo Caballero’s squad to dominate the game easily, but Aston Villa showed the resilience of a team in great form. In the second half, tactical changes by coach Unai Emery immediately bore fruit. In the 63rd minute, Ollie Watkins was perfectly positioned amid chaos in the box to score with a diagonal finish, leveling the score at 1-1 for the visitors.

After conceding, Chelsea pushed forward seeking a second goal, but Villa’s defense remained tight, and goalkeeper Martinez continued to showcase his class with outstanding saves. Meanwhile, the visitors executed lethal counterattacks. In the 84th minute, from Youri Tielemans’ corner, Ollie Watkins leapt high to deliver a precise header, completing his brace and sealing a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa.

In the final minutes, Chelsea fought back, but attempts from Pedro Neto and Estêvão were all denied by Martinez’s hands. The match ended bitterly with a 1-2 loss for the home team.

With this result, Chelsea remains stuck in the mid-tablewhile Aston Villa strengthens their position in the European qualification spots and extends their impressive run under coach Unai Emery.

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