Palmer Stars as Chelsea Cruise Past Struggling Aston Villa
Cole Palmer delivered a standout performance, scoring a sensational goal and contributing to another, as Chelsea cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. The win propelled Chelsea up the Premier League table, while Villa's worrying winless streak extended to eight matches. Chelsea took an early lead through Nicolas Jackson, who capitalized on a defensive error to slot home a first-time finish. Enzo Fernandez doubled the advantage with a well-taken volley, assisted by Palmer's clever pass. Palmer then sealed the victory with a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the box, taking his tally for the season to eight goals, level with Jackson. Chelsea dominated possession and created numerous chances, showcasing their attacking prowess. Aston Villa struggled to contain Chelsea's offensive threat and were hampered by an injury to goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was forced off at half-time. […]