Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-0 on Sunday at Stamford Bridge as they underlined their potential as a legit top four contender. WATCH — Full replay Enzo Maresca's Chelsea were dominant from start to finish with Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez putting them 2-0 up at half time and Cole Palmer's late stunner wrapped up the win.

Chelsea claimed a much-deserved 3–0 Premier League win at home against Aston Villa, which moved the Blues to within seven points of league-leading Liverpool.

Chelsea moved up to third in the Premier League table following a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa, thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer. Enzo Maresca’s side looked full of energy from the outset and Nicolas Jackson swept his side into a seventh-minute lead with his effort sliding in off the post.