Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea: Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford spark comeback victory for Unai Emery’s aspect

By Tycoon Herald 4 Min Read Published February 22, 2025

Aston Villa got here from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at residence because of a second-half double from Marco Asensio, with Marcus Rashford offering each assists.

Chelsea took an early lead when an unmarked Enzo Fernandez (9) tapped residence Pedro Neto’s cross – however the sport would change when Rashford stepped foot on the pitch.

The Manchester United loanee changed Jacob Ramsey at half-time and it could not take lengthy earlier than his outstretched leg squared the ball to fellow newcomer Asensio to open his tally in claret and blue (57).

Momentum was with the house group following the equaliser and it was the identical duo who linked up for the winner within the 89th minute, as Asensio’s effort squeezed below the physique of Filip Jorgensen after one other move from Rashford.

The duo had been each delivered to the membership on non permanent offers within the January switch window however now look to be discovering their ft in Unai Emery’s squad, as their efforts catapult Villa to inside one level of Chelsea in sixth place, who missed the prospect to enter the highest 4.

Redknapp: Rashford is the Holte Finish’s new hero!

Sky Sports activities’ Jamie Redknapp:

“That sub made all of the distinction. He was improbable. The Holte Finish have a brand new hero.

“Rashford came on, he gave energy, enthusiasm, everything we want to see from him. The running, the desire… he was excellent. He gave them that impetus to put Chelsea on the back foot.

“That’s how to do the transfer window [with Asensio and Rashford]. That’s a masterclass. You look at other clubs and how they didn’t bring players in.

“I am certain there are administrators of soccer all all over the world with their head of their fingers proper now pondering, ‘Why did not I get Marcus Rashford?’

“I get the doubts. I would have been nervous about doing it. But right now it looks like Villa have got great business done.

“I am happy for him. It has been powerful. Do not get me incorrect, there are components the place he ought to have executed higher, ought to have tried more durable. However he is definitely discovered a spot the place he is cherished, a great setting. Actually good piece of enterprise from Aston Villa.”