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Aston Villa 1 Chelsea 4: Matt Maher verdict

Express & Star chief sports writer Matt Maher gives his verdict on Villa's 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea.

By Matt Maher
Published Just now

Villa remain in pole position for a top-five finish but it doesn't feel that way after their heaviest home defeat for two years.

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