Sat Dec 27 21:59:42 UTC 2025: News Article: Aston Villa Surge into Title Contention with Comeback Win Over Chelsea

London, UK – Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, continuing their impressive form and solidifying their position as a Premier League title contender. Manager Unai Emery’s tactical prowess was once again on display, as Villa overturned a 1-0 deficit to claim all three points.

Chelsea initially took the lead and appeared to be in control, but Emery’s triple substitution in the second half, which included the introduction of Ollie Watkins and Jadon Sancho, proved to be a game-changer. Watkins equalized shortly after, and later scored the winning goal with a header in the 84th minute.

“He’s a tactical genius,” said Watkins, praising Emery’s ability to influence the outcome of matches.

This win marks Villa’s 12th in their last 13 league matches, and they now sit third in the Premier League table. Their ability to recover from losing positions has been a key factor in their success, having gained more points from such situations than any other team in the league this season.

Meanwhile, league leaders Arsenal maintained their lead with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Manchester City, in close pursuit, also secured a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest. Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1.

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