Enzo Fernandes makes a great decision: Chelsea beats Aston Villa

Custom Action: Enzo Fernandes takes a free kick to make it 3-0.
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The Villans started the replay pressing in front of their home fans, which was needed after the goalless draw in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. However, Unai Emery's side, who gave Konsa money after a 5-0 win over bottom club Sheffield, lacked the final result. McGinn decided not to complete his qualifications (third).

Gallagher and Jackson put Chelsea on the right track

The visitors, who were looking for redemption after a 4-2 defeat at home to Wolves – and immediately approached it at the first opportunity – were a different story altogether. Gallagher completed the set he started himself to take the lead (11), which was almost immediately followed by the equaliser. After Badiashile, one of three new players in coach Mauricio Pochettino's starting line-up, failed to clear the ball, Billy's shot from the turn in the next minute was inadequate.

The London team overcame the short moment of shock, and the London team's performance improved in the match, and they followed that up in the 21st minute through Jackson, who headed the ball between Diego Carlos and Cash, leaving Martinez no chance. A sort of blueprint for the visitors' attacking efforts, who attacked dangerously through the flanks. This was also the case after a good half-hour, as Palmer, deployed in the middle of the attack, benefited from a strong individual performance by Madueke, but his shot was blocked by Martinez (34).

Enzo Fernandes spins around

After the break, Villa started off very active in the first few scenes, but didn't really make the guests break a sweat. Instead, Palmer had the first chance of the second half (51st), before Enzo Fernandes shone in the 54th minute. After a controversial foul whistle for the Argentine, he prepared the ball himself and spun it wonderfully over the wall inside the Gables to make it 3-0. The ultimate dream goal that was synonymous with the initial decision.

Accordingly, the Villains had to eat the goal they conceded. Only another sign of attacking life appeared until the 70th minute through McGinn, who was blocked by Disasi, but gave his colors another boost thanks to the successful work. This was followed by the first real power play by the Birmingham men, who immediately missed the target by just centimeters thanks to Alex Moreno's header (76').

Diaby connection produces cosmetics only

Diaby increased the accuracy of the matter, using aluminum to score the consolation goal for the team that ranked fourth in the Premier League (90+1). Four minutes into stoppage time, Villa put everything back in front, but Cash's shot and Iruegbunam's header were ineffective, as was a final lob from Caicedo at the other end (90+4).

Aston Villa, who failed again in the fourth round of the FA Cup, will host Manchester United in the English Premier League next Sunday (5.30 pm). After reaching the last 16, Chelsea will not be challenged again until Monday (9pm), when the Blues visit local rivals Crystal Palace.