New signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford combine twice as Aston Villa come from behind to beat Chelsea and boost their push for European qualification.

New signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford combine twice as Aston Villa come from behind to beat Chelsea and boost their push for European qualification.

Aston Villa came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1, with Marco Asensio grabbing his first Premier League goals in the process.

In the Premier League clash against Chelsea, new duo Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford impressed with goals and assists, leading the team to a comeback victory.

Aston Villa's Marco Asensio bagged a double and fellow newcomer Marcus Rashford had two assists as their side roared back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1 in a breathless Premier League match at Villa Park on Saturday.

PSG forward Marco Asensio is enjoying life in the Premier League with Aston Villa. The Spaniard joined on loan this past January. In his first five appearances, he has scored two goals for Villa and is getting game time after not seeing the field much for the Parisians.

Aston Villa's Marco Asensio runs into position during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Chelsea, at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Aston Villa came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1, with Marco Asensio grabbing his first Premier League goals.

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Matheus Cunha scored for the 13th time in the Premier League to secure a 1-0 win for Wolves at Bournemouth on Saturday. The Brazilian has been a real difference-maker for his side and is doing everything he can to ensure Wolves avoid the drop.

The football action in the West Midlands has produced some big stories. Aston Villa continue their push for Europe, Wolves faced another Premier League test, and Birmingham City continue to dominate in League One.

If Asensio is to replicate this performance moving forward, being in the right place at the right time should be the norm not the exception