Chelsea 1 Aston Villa 2: Player ratings

Maybe needed more protection from his team-mates for the goal but it was the latest set piece on which he has been suspect. Solid for the rest of the game.

Questions 6

MATTY CASH

Found life tough against Garnacho in the first half and was booked. Refused to fold and got stronger as the game went on.

Battled 6

EZRI KONSA

Another strong performance from the centre-back, particularly in the first half when Villa were seriously under the cosh. Never gets flustered.

Unflappable 7

VICTOR LINDELOF

The Sweden international is getting better with every performance. Won several big headers and always seemed to be in the right place at the right time.

Dominant 7

IAN MAATSEN

Perhaps a little fortunate not to concede a penalty early in the second half. Barely had a chance to get forward for the first hour but then tested Sanchez.

Moments 6

BOUBACAR KAMARA

Unusually wasteful in possession during the early stages but got more dominant as the evening wore on. Involved in equaliser. Will be a big miss at Arsenal.

Pass 7 

YOURI TIELEMANS

Struggled to find space in the first half but then controlled the game from a more advanced position after Emery had made his changes.

Delivery 7

JOHN MCGINN

A tough evening for the skipper still saw him make one of the most important contributions of the match when he denied Garnacho a tap in.

Vital 6

MORGAN ROGERS

Wasted the only two real openings he had in the first half but excelled in the last 30 minutes, laying on the equaliser for Watkins. 

Assist 7

EMI BUENDIA

Back in the team but did not make the impact he would have desired. Too often crowded out as Chelsea dominated proceedings in the first half.

Subdued 5

DONYELL MALEN

The Netherlands international has enjoyed a fine season but this was further proof he is not suited in the lone striker role. Barely had a touch of note.

Anonymous 5

SUBSTITUTES

Ollie Watkins 8 (for Malen, 58), Amadou Onana 7 (for McGinn, 58), Jadon Sancho 7 (for Buendia, 58), Lamare Bogarde (for Kamara, 83), Lucas Digne (for Maatsen, 83) Subs not used: Garcia, Hemmings, Jimoh-Aloba, Bizot (gk).