Super sub Watkins bags brace as Villa beat Chelsea

Ollie Watkins emerged from the bench to spearhead a superb Aston Villa revival as they came from behind to confirm their Premier League title credentials at Chelsea with an 11th successive win in all competitions. Chelsea deservedly led after 37 minutes when striker Joao Pedro got a vital touch in a goalmouth scramble however Watkin’s second half introduction proved to be an inspired move from Unai Emery as the Villans continue to fly high.

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Chelsea’s Reece James charged by FA for confronting referee

Chelsea captain Reece James has been charged by the Football Association for an alleged incident in the tunnel after Saturday’s defeat by Aston Villa. England defender James, 23, did not feature in the match because of injury, James has until 29 September to respond to a charge.

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Chelsea investigating alleged sectarian abuse of John McGinn

Chelsea are investigating alleged sectarian abuse aimed at Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn by a member of the Stamford Bridge crowd. Scotland international McGinn, 26, played the full 90 minutes for Villa on Saturday as they lost 3-0 to Chelsea.

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El Ghazi strikes as Villa fight back to draw with Chelsea

Chelsea ended the year with just one win in five as Anwar El Ghazi’s controversial equaliser earned Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Olivier Giroud gave the Blues a first half lead but El Ghazi’s strike earned Villa a valuable point.

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