2-1
Playing the midweek match at Stamford Bridge, Aston Villa caught a bad break early in the match, conceding an own-goal. Chelsea's Hazard fired a shot from the left side that keeper Guzan had covered. Guzan parried the shot away from his goal, but right at his teammate Luna who inadvertently sent the ball back into his own net (6').
Chelsea were well in control for the first-half with 70% of possession while holding Aston Villa to only one shot. On top of that Aston Villa had to make a change to their back line when Clark received a gash on his forehead that required stitches. However in the first-half stoppage time, Villa finally managed to get a shot on target. Winger Agbonlahor made a strong run up the left side that forced Cahill out wide to defend. With Cahill out of place Agbonlahor picked out Benteke in the box who found just enough space to slip his shot inside the near-post (45 +3').
Chelsea continued to maintain about 70% of possession in the second-half, and retook the lead from a set-piece. Lampard delivered the free-kick into the box that landed perfectly for Ivanovic right in front of goal. Ivanovic finished with a clean header, struck down to give the keeper no chance (73').
Aston Villa had a couple good chances to score themselves in the second-half, but twice Weimann was denied by keeper Cech who made two great saves.
Though the season just started Chelsea are off to a perfect start under manager José Mourinho. Next will be a big test for Chelsea as they travel to Old Trafford to take on the defending league champions Manchester United.
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