Twitter explodes as Chelsea record crucial 3-1 comeback victory against Aston Villa
Chelsea recorded a 3-1 comeback victory against Aston Villa to return to winning ways in the Premier League. The Blues were winless in their last two league matches and desperately needed all three points against Villa.
Things did not get off to the best of starts for Thomas Tuchel's side. Aston Villa took the lead in the first half through a Reece James own-goal. Chelsea pulled it back level six minutes later through a Jorginho penalty.
The Blues took the lead through the returning Romelu Lukaku in the second-half. The Belgian forward headed home from a Callum Hudson-Odoi cross to score his first league goal since mid-September. The 28-year-old forward was sidelined after suffering an ankle injury before being infected by the coronavirus.
A second penalty from Jorginho in injury-time sealed all three points for Chelsea in a must-win game for the Blues.
Football fans took to Twitter to react to Chelsea's win over Aston Villa. The Blues supporters were pleased with the three points and the return of Romelu Lukaku. However, another section of supporters ridiculed Chelsea for relying on penalties to beat their opponents. Here are some of the best tweets from the game:
@ChelseaFC Crucial victory. Hudson Odoi was brilliant and important in all 3 goals. J5 was cool as ice In converting the penalites and Lukaku changed the game. Big 3 points. We are on the up
@ChelseaFC You need pens to win games how embarrassing😭😭😭not title contenders in my book
This Aston Villa side plays good football. Very well drilled. Credit to S. Gerrard 👏🏻
Jorginho has set the Premier League record for most penalties scored in a calendar year 🎯 https://t.co/wLbPXssb0a
Jorginho penalty braces are the most vile thing in this sport
Cool as a cucumber!!! Jorginho when taking penalties!!!! https://t.co/WlV63q6IpC
At this rate Jorginho will win the Premier League golden boot this season with 30+ penalty goals.
Romelu Lukaku -
“We are the hunters now.” [Sky] https://t.co/eeepyi158M
Romelu Lukaku's three-month Premier League drought is over 💪 https://t.co/QbaDnOLu8s
Pulisic looked great at RWB in the second half vs Aston Villa.
Defensively & offensively solid.. ✍️ https://t.co/XVsvaHFyYD
@premierleague Small Team, Needed 2 Pens To Beat Aston Villa
@premierleague God knows how chelsea are 6 points behind city. Outplayed Everton, Burnley, Utd and somehow 3 freak 1-1 draws, the freak West Ham goals. Could be quite easily still top. Genuinely could see them beating liverpool and city to drag themselves back into title race
@premierleague Aston Villa 1-3 Penalty FC
@premierleague @OfficialFPL If tyrone mings was any other nationaility he would be getting called out. Not good enough for premier league never mind Villa #bluffer
@premierleague Wow, Lukaku has four goals in 12 appearances now. Definitely worth 100m.
Looking back on the game, I think Mason and cho had some big chances that could have sealed the game earlier in the second half. Hopefully going forward we can finish teams off. #AVLCHE
HE. IS. BACK. 👊
ROMELU. LUKAKU. IS. BACK. 🔥💙
#Cfc #Lukaku #PL #AVLCHE https://t.co/Iov1c4rKKu
⭐️ Man of the Match, @ChelseaFC’s Romelu Lukaku
Half time sub on
18 touches, 6 in opposition box
Won 5/7 duels
Won a penalty
1 shot - scored 9th PL goal v Aston Villa, joint most against a single opponent in his League career https://t.co/78BsRhgyku
Tuchel: "Hudson-Odoi was outstanding today, one of his very best performances." #AVLCHE twitter.com/SJohnsonSport/…
Glad to see big Rom back on the score sheet. Reece James didn’t have his best game but we move, he’ll bounce back. We got to get our attacking prowess going to close the gap between us and Man City - Matt #EPL #Chelseafc #CFC #AvlChe
this man bullied our whole team today #AVLCHE #AVFC https://t.co/qvH1ufHTAL
Getting the W today was so important for confidence. Now we build on this against brighton on weds.
COYB
#CFC #AVLCHE
That rom run at the end shows he’s still world class #AVLCHE
What a great day #AVLCHE
That rom run at the end shows he’s still world class #AVLCHE
Chelsea had hit a small patch of poor form prior to their game against Aston Villa. The Blues suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at the hands of West Ham United earlier this month and were unconvincing in their wins against Watford and Leeds United.
Chelsea went on to draw their two matches against Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers respectively before returning to winning ways against Aston Villa.
In between these games, Chelsea also secured a place in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup by beating Brentford in the quarterfinals.
Chelsea will take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League next week at Stamford Bridge before facing Liverpool on the 2nd of January 2022.
Chelsea are still six points behind Manchester City in the Premier League
Chelsea's underwhelming form in December has seen them drop down to third place in the Premier League after leading the title race during the early stages. As things stand, the Blues are six points behind league leaders Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola's side are in the middle of a brilliant run at the moment. The Cityzens notched up their ninth straight win in the Premier League by thrashing Leicester City 6-3 on Boxing Day.
Thomas Tuchel's side are level on points with second-placed Liverpool. However, the Reds have a game in hand after their clash with Leeds United was postponed due to COVID-19.
Lukaku returns to the scoresheet as Chelsea secure all 3 points ✅
#AVLCHE https://t.co/jPUzbLHLgz