Chelsea are in crisis again.
Chelsea lost 0-2 in the 29th round of the English Premier League in the 2022-2023 season against Aston Villa held at Stamford Bridge in London, England at 1:30 am (Korean time) on the 2nd. With the defeat, Chelsea fell to 11th in the league with 38 points (10 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses). Chelsea are in their worst form this season, not winning a single game against a team in the top 10. Director Graham Porter was under more pressure.
On the other hand, Aston Villa took valuable points on the road. With 41 points, Aston Villa rose to ninth place in the league. After taking over as coach Unai Emery, they took 16 points, including 5 wins on the road. Manchester City is the only team to have as much away points as Aston Villa during this period. 메이저사이트
The home team, Chelsea, played in a 3-4-3 formation. Joao Felix, Kai Havertz, and Mihailo Mudric formed a three-top lineup, with Mateo Kovacic and Enso Fernandez in midfield. Ben Chilwell and Ruben Loftus Cheek lined up at left and right wingbacks, while Marc Cucurella, Khalidou Koulibaly and Reese James formed the back three. The goalkeeper’s gloves were worn by Kepa Arrizabalaga. The visiting team, Aston Villa, played in a 4-4-2 formation. Olly Watkins and Emiliano Buendia stood at the top, and Jacob Ramsey, Douglas Lewis, Boubacar Camara, and John McGinn formed the midfield. Alex Moreno, Tyrone Mings, Ezri Konsa, and Ashley Young formed the back four, and Emiliano Martinez wore the goalkeeper glove.
The opening goal was scored by Aston Villa. In the 18th minute of the first half, the ball that Cucurella could not clear properly flowed backwards, and Watkins rushed it and succeeded in scoring with a sensational shot that exceeded Kepa’s height. Chilwell equalized with a header in added time in the first half, but it was canceled after a foul was called.