Chelsea claimed a much-deserved 3–0 Premier League victory at home against Aston Villa, which moved the Blues to within seven points of league-leading Liverpool.

Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-0 on Sunday at Stamford Bridge as they underlined their potential as a legit top four contender. WATCH — Full replay Enzo Maresca's Chelsea were dominant from start to finish with Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez putting them 2-0 up at half time and Cole Palmer's late stunner wrapped up the win.

Aston Villa have gone without a win in five straight Premier League games for the first time since August 2022 under Steven Gerrard. The Villans are currently on the joint-longest streak without a victory in the top-flight (five games - level with Everton and Leicester City).