Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score twice as Aston Villa beat Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League clash, marking their 11th consecutive win in all competitions.
Chelsea initially took the lead through Joao Pedro in the 37th minute, but Villa responded after Unai Emery’s triple substitution, which brought on Watkins, Amadou Onana, and Jadon Sancho. Within four minutes, Watkins scored his first, capitalising on a rebound off Robert Sanchez.
Villa dominated the second half, with Watkins adding a second goal from Youri Tielemans’ corner, securing a remarkable comeback. The victory keeps Villa just three points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, showcasing their title credentials.
