Paul: What a contrast to recent draws and building on the Liverpool game, Villa were much better when playing on the front foot in the second half. I want to see this intensity for the rest of the season even with yet more injuries. Deserved result in the end.

Fernandez slots home Chelsea's opener v. Villa Pedro Neto races down the line and finds an open Enzo Fernandez in front of goal to make it 1-0 for Chelsea at Villa Park.

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