Chelsea claimed a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, securing the provisional top spot in the English Premier League under the management of José Mourinho. The match saw Chelsea take an early lead with a goal from Eden Hazard in the 6th minute. Aston Villa managed to level the score with a goal from Christian Benteke in the 48th minute. However, Chelsea regained the lead with a goal from Branislav Ivanovic. The match also highlighted a subpar performance from Senegalese striker Demba Ba, prompting questions about his form from José Mourinho.
