Chelsea Fc after losing the top spot on the league log following a dip in performance showed they still got what it takes to challenge for the EPL trophy.
Aston Villa has been a difficult side for Chelsea Fc but statistics favoured the Blues as they have always picked maximum points against Aston Villa on boxing day.
With Romelu Lukaku back in the lineup, Chelsea Fc now had a striker who they could count on for goals.
Reece James who has been prolific for Chelsea and linked to a more to Real Madrid got Aston Villa in front after an own goal in the 28th minute.
With many thinking it was going to be one of those nights, Thomas Tuchel and his men upped their game and their efforts started to pay off as they were awarded a penalty in the 34th minute.
Jorginho who has mastered the art of scoring penalties made no mistake as his pulled parity for Chelsea Fc before the first half ended.
The second half was more direct from both teams as they searched for their second, Chelsea Fc got hold of the game and started playing according to their plan.
In the 56th minute, Romule Lukaku who has been out of the Chelsea squad for a while said thank you to Callum Hudson-Odoi after connecting to his pass for the second goal for Chelsea.
It was still dicey as Aston Villa could pull a surprise but Chelsea held their grounds and protected their lead into the end of normal time.
Whiles waiting for the whistle to be blown, Ezri Konsa cost is side after conceding another penalty. Jorginho made no mistake as he converted it expertly sending Emy Martinez the wrong way to give Chelsea Fc a 3-1 win over Aston Villa.