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News1828-12-2025, 07:54

Watkins Double Sinks Chelsea, Fuels Aston Villa's Title Charge!

  • Ollie Watkins, a super sub, scored two second-half goals to secure a stunning 2-1 victory for Aston Villa over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
  • The win extends Aston Villa's remarkable winning streak to 11 league matches, placing them within three points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
  • Unai Emery's triple substitution, including Watkins, Jadon Sancho, and Amadou Onana, dramatically shifted the game's momentum in Villa's favor.
  • Chelsea, despite first-half dominance and a goal from Joao Pedro, continued their poor form with only one win in six league games, dropping to fifth.
  • The result significantly boosts Villa's Champions League qualification hopes, moving them 10 points clear of Chelsea, and keeps their title dream alive.

Why It Matters: Watkins' heroics power Aston Villa past Chelsea, keeping their Premier League title dream alive.

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