Tammy Abraham scored his 11th goal of the season with the opener, the most by an Englishman for Chelsea in a single Premier League season since Frank Lampard (15) in 2012-13.
Tammy Abraham reinforced his importance to Chelsea by scoring the opener and setting up the second on his return from injury as the Blues returned to winning ways against Aston Villa.
Abraham missed the Blues' home defeat by West Ham with a hip injury and put them ahead against Villa with a firm header from Reece James' cross.
After Villa equalised against the run of play when Trezeguet bundled in, Chelsea regained the lead shortly after the restart when Abraham neatly chested Willian's cross into the path of Mason Mount who thumped in a volley.
Chelsea, like they did in the first half before Trezeguet's leveller, dominated possession and territory as they looked to increase their advantage.
Abraham twice came close to adding a third against the club he helped fire to promotion last season, while Willian - one of Chelsea's other star performers - hit the post with an exquisite free-kick.
The Blues ended a run of back-to-back defeats with a victory which helps them consolidate fourth place, moving them six points clear of nearest rivals Wolves, while narrowing the gap on third-placed Manchester City to three points.
Villa, who have won just once on the road this season, remain in 15th place, a point above the relegation zone after Southampton's win.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Chelsea
1Arrizabalaga
24James
4Christensen
15Zouma
28Azpilicueta
7Kanté
17KovacicBooked at 81mins
10WillianSubstituted forJorginhoat 90+1'minutes
19MountBooked at 45mins
22PulisicSubstituted forHudson-Odoiat 86'minutes
9AbrahamSubstituted forBatshuayiat 83'minutes
Substitutes
5Jorginho
13Caballero
18Giroud
20Hudson-Odoi
23Batshuayi
29Tomori
33Emerson
Aston Villa
1Heaton
27El Mohamady
15Konsa
40Mings
18TargettBooked at 64mins
7McGinn
11Nakamba
14HourihaneSubstituted forDouglas Luizat 58'minutes
17TrézéguetSubstituted forJotaat 76'minutes
9Wesley
10Grealish
Substitutes
3Taylor
6Douglas Luiz
8Lansbury
22Engels
23Jota
25Nyland
26Kodjia
Referee:
Chris Kavanagh
Match Stats
Home TeamChelseaAway TeamAston Villa
Possession
Home64%
Away36%
Shots
Home25
Away9
Shots on Target
Home9
Away3
Corners
Home9
Away5
Fouls
Home18
Away10
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Match ends, Chelsea 2, Aston Villa 1.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5'
Second Half ends, Chelsea 2, Aston Villa 1.
Posted at 90'+4'
Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea).
Posted at 90'+4'
Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 90'+3'
Attempt blocked. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mateo Kovacic.
Posted at 90'+3'
Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 90'+3'
Foul by Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).
SubstitutionPosted at 90'+1'
Substitution, Chelsea. Jorginho replaces Willian because of an injury.
Posted at 90'+1'
Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 90'+1'
Foul by Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa).
Posted at 90'
Attempt blocked. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Michy Batshuayi.
Posted at 90'
Attempt saved. Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ahmed El Mohamady with a cross.
Posted at 89'
Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
Posted at 89'
Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 88'
Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 88'
Foul by Wesley (Aston Villa).
Posted at 87'
Foul by Mason Mount (Chelsea).
Posted at 87'
Ezri Konsa Ngoyo (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
SubstitutionPosted at 86'
Substitution, Chelsea. Callum Hudson-Odoi replaces Christian Pulisic.
Posted at 85'
Attempt missed. Ahmed El Mohamady (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Marvelous Nakamba with a headed pass following a corner.
Posted at 85'
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by N'Golo Kanté.
Posted at 85'
Attempt blocked. Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Posted at 84'
Attempt blocked. Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John McGinn.
Posted at 83'
Attempt blocked. Jota (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by John McGinn.
SubstitutionPosted at 83'
Substitution, Chelsea. Michy Batshuayi replaces Tammy Abraham because of an injury.
BookingPosted at 81'
Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 81'
Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea).
Posted at 81'
John McGinn (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 81'
Attempt saved. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Posted at 79'
Attempt saved. Willian (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
Posted at 79'
Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 79'
Foul by Matt Targett (Aston Villa).
Posted at 77'
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Tyrone Mings.
Posted at 77'
Attempt saved. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by César Azpilicueta.
Posted at 77'
Attempt blocked. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mateo Kovacic.
Posted at 77'
Attempt blocked. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by César Azpilicueta.
SubstitutionPosted at 76'
Substitution, Aston Villa. Jota replaces Trézéguet.
Posted at 75'
Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 75'
Foul by Trézéguet (Aston Villa).
Posted at 75'
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by César Azpilicueta.
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Source: bbc.com