Chelsea came from behind Sunday to record a 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the empty Villa Park in their Premier League tie.
Kortney Hause shot two minutes before half time at the hosts in front, despite having less chance compared to their opponents.
However, to emerge 2-1 winners in the Sunday draw, the Blues who struck better rhythm in the second half had netted two goals in quick succession.
It was Christian Pulisic who came out from the bench to replace Reuben Loftus-Cheek who sparked off Chelsea’s revival as he banged on the hour mark in the equaliser.
Two minutes after the equaliser, French striker Olivier Giroud put Chelsea ahead with what turned out to be the goal to win.
Cesar Azpilicueta got both assists for both goals at Chelsea as the Blues collected maximum points to put their top-four finish target on the Premier League table very well on the track.
The men from Frank Lampard now have 51 points out of 30 games, three behind third-placed Leicester City and five more than fifth-placed Manchester United.
A key home match against Manchester City is next stop for Chelsea.
In the Newcastle United and Sheffield United tie at St. James Park earlier on Sunday, three goals were also scored but it was the Magpies who claimed all three goals and three points on offer in the Premier League early kickoff tie.
Newcastle is currently 12th with 38 points in the Premier League, just two shy of the elusive 40 points that are usually enough to save teams from relegation in the top tier of England.
In the next round of games, Newcastle is home to Aston Villa and another win will banish any fears of relegation.
