EPL: Chelsea struggles against Aston Villa at home

Chelsea lost 0-2 to Aston Villa at home, continuing their dismal run in the Premier League.

The goals were scored in each half of the contest to increase the pressure on Graham Potter, the manager who is already under fire.

With Saturday’s loss, Chelsea’s tenuous chances of joining the fight for a spot in the European qualifying round have now been dealt a crushing blow.

The Blues had recently improved under Graham Potter, but they have now slipped into the bottom half of the Premier League. Ollie Watkins scored with a deft lift of the ball over Kepa to start the scoring in the first half.

John McGinn’s long-range goal in the second half gave the visitors the victory despite their best efforts to get an equaliser past the outstanding Emiliano Martinez.

Since Marc Cucurella came at Stamford Bridge, questions have been raised about his defensive skills. The fullback was a high-profile summer move from Brighton.