Soccer-Chelsea doing 'ugly stuff' well, says Potter
BIRMINGHAM : Chelsea's willingness to do the "ugly stuff" is the basis of their unbeaten run under Graham Potter, the manager said on Sunday after a 2-0 victory at Aston Villa.
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Mount double fires Chelsea as Liverpool brace for Man City
Chelsea’s English midfielder Mason Mount (L) fights for the ball with Aston Villa’s English defender Ezri Konsa during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on October 16, 2022. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
Premier League: Chelsea maintain run as Mount scores twice in win at Villa
Chelsea are unbeaten in six games since Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge and the win at Villa was their fifth in a row in all competitions. They were given a helping hand by their hosts with Mount cashing in on a horribly misguided defensive header by Tyrone Mings in the sixth minute. Villa responded well and created several good chances before the break but were frustrated by Chelsea's keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who made a series of saves including a miraculous one to deny Danny Ings an equaliser.
Mason Mount Double Fires Chelsea As Manchester United Held At Home
Mason Mount scored twice as Chelsea beat Aston Villa on Sunday to strengthen their grip on a Premier League top-four place while champions Manchester City prepared to take on Liverpool in a blockbuster clash. Manchester United played out a 0-0 stalemate at home to Newcastle on a busy day of action while Southampton and West Ham shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Arsenal were on their way to a fourth straight league win in a match delayed after referee Chris Kavanagh lost contact with the video assistant referee and goalline technology.
Aston Villa v Chelsea ratings: Arrizabalaga 9, Mount 8; Martinez 5, Mings 3
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount scored twice to give Graham Potter's side a hard-working victory at Aston Villa and continue the new manager's unbeaten start.
Mount and Kepa shine as Chelsea beat Aston Villa to maintain Potter's unbeaten start
Mason Mount and Kepa Arrizabalaga were Chelsea’s stars as they helped to maintain Graham Potter’s unbeaten start in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Premier League wrap: Villa woes continue, Hammers draw
Mason Mount and Kepa Arrizabalaga were Chelsea's heroes as they survived a scare at Aston Villa to maintain Graham Potter's unbeaten start.
Graham Potter explains why he subbed off Kai Havertz and Marc Cucurella at half-time in Chelsea win
Graham Potter says his decision to make a double substitution at half-time of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa was purely tactically and he was delighted with the impact his changes made.