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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jonathan Veal

Chelsea storm into top five with handsome win at Villa

Chelsea Aston Villa UEFA Champions League
  • Chelsea secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, significantly boosting their Champions League aspirations.
  • Joao Pedro was the star of the match, scoring a sensational hat-trick, with Cole Palmer adding another goal for Chelsea.
  • Douglas Luiz initially put Aston Villa ahead within three minutes, but Chelsea displayed resilience to overturn the early deficit.
  • The win propels Liam Rosenior's side into the top five, narrowing the gap to Aston Villa in fourth place to just three points.
  • Aston Villa's form is nosediving, having won only one of their last six games, putting their Champions League qualification in jeopardy.

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Joao Pedro hat-trick bolsters Chelsea Champions League hopes at expense of Aston Villa

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