Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 1: Player ratings

Emi Martinez

Didn’t have to make a big save of note but was indebted to Konsa after a rare example of being outfoxed one-on-one by Cole Palmer.

Beaten 6

Matty Cash

The second time since the turn of the year a left-footed Cash cross has led to a Villa goal after he also set up Ollie Watkins’ equaliser at Arsenal.

Cross 6

Ezri Konsa

Who knows who Unai Emery would have ended up with in defence had Konsa not been fit for this game? A crucial, match-defining block.

Crucial 7

Tyrone Mings

Caught out a couple of times after going down injured early in the second half. Made a couple of vital blocks early on to deny Pedro Neto.

Injury 6

Ian Maatsen

Defensive ability continues to be a concern for the £37.5million signing. Beaten too easily by Neto for the Chelsea goal but sharp going forward.

Struggled 5

John McGinn

A passenger for the opening 20 minutes but steadily grew into the game and finished strong. Another big shift from the skipper who will be needed again v Palace.

Improved 7

Youri Tielemans

Another player who started slowly but steadily became more influential as Villa took a grip on the game. A calm presence in the second half.

Cool 6

Morgan Rogers

Produced a lovely flick to set Marco Asensio racing clear in the first half but it is clear he is far less influential on the right flank than in the centre.

Moments 6

Marco Asensio

The two-goal hero who produced several eye-catching passes, albeit many in the ground would not have been surprised had he been taken off at the break.

Goals 7

Jacob Ramsey

Can count himself a little unlucky to be have been sacrificed for Rashford at the break yet no-one can claim the change didn’t work for Villa.

Subbed 6

Ollie Watkins

Twice denied by Filip Jorgensen in the first half though neither chance was particularly easy. Didn’t get much help from the ref in his battle with Adarabioyo.

Denied 6

Substitutes

Marcus Rashford 8 (for Ramsey, HT), Lamare Bogarde 7 (for Mings, 60), Andres Garcia 6 (for Cash, 70), Leon Bailey (for Watkins, 77), Donyell Malen (for Rogers, 78) Subs not used: Digne, Jimoh, Olsen (gk), Zych (gk).