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Namibia: Watkins stretches Villa’s winning streak at Chelsea – Sport

Namibia: Watkins stretches Villa’s winning streak at Chelsea – Sport

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Published on 2025-12-27 21:33:35

Ollie Watkins came off the bench to maintain Aston Villa’s unexpected Premier League title challenge by scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The England international had scored just three times all season prior to being unleashed by Unai Emery for a second-half double.

An 11th consecutive victory takes third-placed Villa back within three points of leaders Arsenal, who they face next on Tuesday.

Less than a month ago Chelsea were Arsenal’s…

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