CHELSEA COME BACK TO BEAT STRUGGLING ASTON VILLA.
Chelsea were in action for the first time since the Premier League season restarted.
The blues were hosted by struggling Aston Villa at the Villa's park in an entertaining match.
The blues were hosted by struggling Aston Villa at the Villa's park in an entertaining match.
Frank lampard's side showed a very good football having upto 90% of ball possession. However Aston Villa were the first to score in the first half with a shot from Kourtney Hause after poor defending from the blues.
Substitute Christian Pulisic came of the bench and levelled the match in the second half before Oliver Giroud's winner after his shot was deflected at the back of the net.
This win increases Chelsea's hope of securing a spot for the champion league.
Chelsea are currently in 4th position with 51 points after playing 30 games.
Aston Villa are in 19th position with only 26points after playing 30 game and are at risk of being relegated with only 8 matches to the end of the league.
Chelsea will be hosting manchester city on Wednesday 24th June while Aston Villa will be visiting Newcastle on the same match day.
In other premier league match played on Sunday, league leaders Liverpool were forced to a draw against Everton at the Goodison park.
The much anticipated derby ended in a goaless draw in their fast match returning from the Corona pandemic break.
Liverpool are currently at the top of the league with 83 points after playing 30 matches.
They are 23 points away from second placed Manchester city and only need 5 points to be declared champions.
Klopp's men will be hosting Crystal palace on Wednesday in their next fixture while Eveton will be traveling to Norwich city on the same matchday.
Everton are currently in 12th position having 38 poinfs after 30 games played.
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