Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa: Player Ratings | Premier League 2023-24

Posted on September 25, 2023

Aston Villa secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Ollie Watkins netting the only goal.

This result justifies Mauricio Pochettino’s side’s ongoing struggles, despite a promising start to the game and some positive moments in their play.

However, the persistent issue of a lack of a reliable goalscorer continues to haunt them in each match.

Aston Villa’s win elevates them to the sixth position in the Premier League standings, while Chelsea’s defeat drops them to 14th place.

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This marks the Blues’ poorest start to a top-flight season after the first six games since the 1978-79 season, a campaign that saw them relegated.

Here are the player ratings for the match:

1. Robert Sanchez- 8/10: He performed exceptionally well with an 8/10 rating, making remarkable saves to keep his team in the game. He has shown impressive form in Chelsea’s recent two matches.

2. Malo Gusto- 4/10: He displayed dynamism on the wing and provided solid defensive support. However, he received a red card for a needlessly strong challenge on Digne.

20 – Malo Gusto, aged 20 years and 128 days, is the third-youngest Chelsea player to receive a Premier League red card, older only than Jon Obi Mikel vs Reading in 2006 (19y 175d) and Robert Huth vs Man Utd in 2004 (19y 264d). Ousted. pic.twitter.com/Ae936wKNbb
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3. Thiago Silva- 6/10: He should have committed a foul on Diaby to prevent Villa’s goal. Otherwise, he put in a typically solid performance, showcasing his reliability.

4. Axel Disasi-6/10: Showed improvement compared to his previous outings. He appeared sturdy in his defensive battles and worked to organize the players in front of him.

5. Levi Colwill- 5/10: Was criticized for not effectively challenging Watkins during the goal-scoring play. He seemed uncomfortable playing as a left-back once again.

6. Moises Caicedo- 7/10: Had one of his best performances in a Chelsea jersey. He contributed through tackling, blocking, and precise passing.

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7. Conor Gallagher- 5/10: Struggled to make a significant impact in midfield. Despite his hard work, he couldn’t create much during the match.

8. Enzo Fernandez- 5.5/10: Was frequently positioned too close to the opponent’s goal, limiting his ability to control the game effectively. He appeared ineffective in attack.

9. Mykhailo Mudryk- 6.5/10: Had a promising performance as a Ukrainian winger, posing a threat down the left flank. Unfortunately, he had to be substituted early due to Malo Gusto’s red card.