Overview
- Aston Villa came from behind to win 2–1 in London in the Premier League’s 18th round on December 27.
- João Pedro put Chelsea ahead on 37 minutes before Ollie Watkins struck on 63 and 84 for the visitors.
- The victory extended Villa’s run to eight consecutive league wins and 11 in all competitions, matching a mark set in March 1914.
- Villa sit third on 39 points under Unai Emery, while Chelsea are fifth with 29.
- Next up, Villa visit Arsenal on December 30, with Chelsea hosting Bournemouth the same day.