Aston Villa mounted a remarkable comeback to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park, with Marco Asensio netting both goals, each assisted by half-time substitute Marcus Rashford. Chelsea initially took the lead in the ninth minute through Enzo Fernández, who capitalized on a precise cross from Pedro Neto. However, Villa’s resurgence in the second half, spurred by Rashford’s impactful entry, turned the tide. Asensio’s first goal came in the 57th minute, followed by a decisive strike in the 89th minute, which was aided by a handling error from Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen. This victory propels Villa to seventh place in the Premier League standings, just one point behind Chelsea. The match also highlighted Chelsea’s ongoing struggles, marking their third consecutive defeat and extending their winless away streak in 2025
