Lukakus award: Chelsea beats Aston Villa

So: Romelu Lukaku can also meet at the Stamford Bridge. In the meanwhile 15th game in the London Stadium - be it for or against the blues - get the Belgian's first hits. But one after anonther ...

Chelsea started after 1: 1 against Liverpool, including Hvertz, newcomer and debutant Saul Niguez - and Thiago Silva. It was not until Saturday morning the FIFA informed that the Brazilian Association had withdrawn his complaint against the use of his Premier League professionals. For this, Aston Villa had to renounce important South American family forces: Argentine Martinez and Buendia were not allowed to enter England after their country tour.

Lukaku gold plated Kovacic preparatory work

Martinez 'representative Steer made a slightly insecure impression early. A corner of Hudson Odoi slipped down the final man, in front of the line, CONSA rescued with the thigh and pressed the ball to the lower batten (9th). A few minutes later, the Villans goalkeeper was then chance. After a great dribbling, Kovacic set his striker Lukaku precisely in scene. The Blues record transfer was not asked twice and scored the lead in his first home game for Chelsea for almost eight years (15th).

The guests showed themselves completely and not impressed. On the contrary, Aston Villa was subsequently the more active team - and often could equalize the balance. Thiago Silva first rescued against Watkins for the already beaten Mendy (24th), marriage of Chelsea goalkeeper Mings' and consa's degrees shared (33.).

Chelsea ice cold

The chance rich on the part of the guests should avenge: After a failed return of Mings, Kovacic built the lead in the second round (49.). Afterwards, the game splashed like that, the tempo rattled more and more. Only in the 73rd minute Traoré and Konsa reported the guests from Birmingham with his header, three minutes later Marcos Alonso praise.

When the game was decided long, Lukaku was quasi with the last action still one on it and chased the ball to Azpilicuetas pre-work in the angle (90. + 3). Thus, the FC Chelsea at the same time with leaders Manchester United, which had already prevailed a few hours earlier at Cristiano Ronaldo's return with 4: 1 against Newcastle United.

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