Aston Villa's remarkable season continued as they secured an impressive 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. A resurgent performance, spearheaded by substitute Ollie Watkins, saw Villa extend their winning streak to eleven consecutive matches across all competitions. This run equals the club's historic benchmark set in 1910.

Chelsea dominated the first half, deservedly taking the lead in the 37th minute through Joao Pedro. Reece James's corner delivery caused chaos in the Villa box, with the ball ultimately deflecting off Pedro and into the net. Despite Chelsea's control, Villa remained resilient, preventing the Blues from extending their advantage.

Unai Emery's tactical masterclass in the second half proved to be the turning point. A triple substitution in the 58th minute, which included the introduction of Watkins, Jadon Sancho and Amadou Onana, injected fresh impetus into Villa's attack. Watkins wasted no time in making an impact, equalising just five minutes after coming on. His initial shot was blocked by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but the ball rebounded off Watkins and into the net, somewhat fortuitously.

Villa continued to build momentum, creating several opportunities. The decisive moment arrived in the 84th minute when Watkins rose highest to meet Youri Tielemans' corner, powerfully heading the ball into the bottom corner. The goal sparked jubilant scenes among the travelling Villa fans as their team secured a hard-fought victory.

The win sees Aston Villa maintain their position in third place in the Premier League table, just three points behind leaders Arsenal. They are also only one point adrift of Manchester City. Villa's remarkable form has seen them win 10 straight in all competitions and seven in a row in the Premier League. Their next match is against Arsenal on Tuesday, a game that promises to be a crucial encounter in the race for the title.

Speaking after the game, Watkins praised Emery's tactical changes and expressed his delight at scoring twice. He acknowledged that he hasn't been at his best but aims to use this performance as a springboard for the remainder of the season.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca had expected Liam Delap and Estevao Willian to be available for the game, but they did not feature. Cole Palmer, who has recently returned from injury, may be ready to play a full 90 minutes soon. Chelsea remain in fifth position, ten points behind Aston Villa.