SUPER SUNDAY has once again thrown up some blockbuster matches – including Chelsea’s thrashing against Aston Villa!
Goals from Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer saw the Blues hammer Villa at Stamford Bridge.
While Tottenham were forced to share the spoils with ten-man Fulham.
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Spurs match report
TOM CAIRNEY had a taste of the highs and lows experienced by Spurs fans most weeks after he scored and then was sent off in a crazy, 21-minute sub cameo.
The Fulham club captain, 33, had been introduced on 62 minutes after Brennan Johnson’s ice-cool finish put under-par Tottenham ahead.
Spurs could not capitalise on the extra man as they limply followed up last week’s euphoric 4-0 win at the Etihad, which had been preceded by a dismal 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich.
Chelsea match report
CHELSEA bolstered their title credentials in stirring style with a thumping win over free-falling Villa thanks to Cole Palmer’s latest wonder strike at Stamford Bridge.
First-half goals from Nicolas Jackson and the rejuvenated Enzo Fernandez followed by a late Palmer beauty from outside the box brushed aside Unai Emery’s side who are now eight games without a win in all competitions.
Tottenham seventh after 10-man Fulham draw
Spurs were BOOED off at the London Hotspur Stadium as their inconsistent form continues.
A week on from trouncing City 4-0 at the Etihad – they should’ve lost today.
Watch Cole Palmer’s stunning strike
FULL-TIME Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa
Enzo Maresca’s side are up to third in the table and level on points with Arsenal!
They cruised through Villa this afternoon thanks to goals from Jackson, Fernandez and Palmer.
But for Villa, their form worsens as their winless run extends to eight games in all competitions.
Unai Emery’s side have now slipped into the bottom half of the table as they sit 12th.
FULL-TIME Tottenham 1-1 Fulham
Fulham hold on! One of the best 1-1 draws you’ll see this season.
More on Fulham’s red card
VAR checked whether Cairney stepped down the back of Kulusevski’s heel – and Darren Bond was sent to the monitor.
It was high and very clumsy from the Fulham captain who was given his matching orders with a straight red.
GOAL! Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa
83. IT’S COLE PALMER!
What a stunning finish!
He picks the ball up outside the area, shifts the ball onto his left to create some space and whips one into the top corner.
Pure class from the England international and surely game over now.
Tottenham 1-1 Fulham
83. Goalscorer Tom Cairney has been SENT OFF!
The Fulham captain was initially booked before VAR intervened for serious foul play.
Fulham manager Marco Silva is ABSOLUTELY LIVID!
He was shouting at the air as the red card came out.
Now Tottenham are annoyed that Silva brings his Fulham team in for a tactical chat. Then Leno goes down to waste more time.
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
75. Opening for Palmer as he bursts clear of the Villa defence down the right.
He gets inside the box and cuts inside on his left foot but his shot is blocked at the near post by the incoming Villa defenders.
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
72. CHANCE FOR VILLA!
Colwill clears Ross Barkley’s header over the bar!!
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
70. Now the Chelsea changes come.
Goalscorer Jackson and Sancho are brought off with Nkunku and Madueke replacing them.
GOAL!! Tottenham 1-1 Fulham
67. WHAT A HIT FROM TOM CAIRNEY!
And Fulham deserve it. They’ve missed the easy ones but this is a quality finish.
Robinson gets down the left and feeds Iwobi by the byline. He pulls it back for substitute Cairney who shapes to shoot into the top corner.
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
63. Villa sub! Barkley comes on against his former club and receives some warm applause from the home crowd.
He replaces Kamara in the Villa midfield. Leon Bailey and Jhon Duran also come on.
You sense the next goal is crucial.
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
62. YELLOW CARD! Cash goes into the book for a late tackle through the back on Fernandez.
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
59. Chelsea sub! Fofana hobbles off and is replaced by Badiashile.
Chasing back with Watkins, the Chelsea defender stepped on the ball and awkwardly twisted his ankle.
He has hobbled off and straight down the tunnel.
GOAL!! Tottenham 1-0 Fulham
49. Spurs ahead against the run of play through Brennan Johnson.
Spurs have made Fulham pay for all these missed chances. Just as this crowd was beginning to turn – they take the lead.
Son spreads the ball out to Werner on the left and he gets into the box. Johnson is unmarked at the far post who has the simple task of slotting home past Leno.
Tottenham 0-0 Fulham
47. Huge Spurs save!
Tottenham are on the ropes again at the start of this second half.
Fulham spray a ball over to Nelson, who brings the ball down brilliantly and intentionally with his back.
He whips a ball in to the back post to Iwobi. The cross is initially behind him but he composes himself to put an acrobatic effort at goal.
Forster makes himself big to make his FIFTH save of the same – all of them impressive so far.
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
46. Goalkeeping sub for Villa!
Confirmation of a half-time change as Robin Olsen replaces Emi Martinez in the Villa goal.
The Argentine was down a few times in the first-half after a few run ins with Nicolas Jackson.
Back under-way at Chelsea
46. John McGinn goes through immediately but his low effort is kept out by Sanchez.
He was offside anyway.
HALF-TIME Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
Chelsea are in control at Stamford Bridge and heading level on points with second-placed Arsenal.
Villa haven’t been at the races today.
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
49. Ironic cheers from the home crowd, who are mocking Villa keeper Emi Martinez as he clears the ball.
Chelsea are pushing for a third here. Sancho keeps the ball in with brilliant effort.
Ollie Watkins lunges into his England team-mate Levi Colwill.
HALF-TIME Tottenham 0-0 Fulham
The visitors can count themselves unlucky to not be ahead in this game as the former Arsenal stars of Fulham have combined well on several occasions.
Spurs look far from the side that beat Man City 4-0 last weekend.
But James Maddison went the closest after hitting the post from a free-kick.
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
46. Villa chance!
The visitors should’ve drawn one back there. Watkins’ limp shot is kept out by Sanchez.
Philogene played in Watkins but his finish isn’t powerful enough.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
