New wonder duo Asensio-Rashford does wonders as Villa beat Chelsea

All you need is a proper coach and a healthy environment. If you have the necessary qualities, you'll flourish sooner rather than later.

Just look at Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford.

We thought they were two former players, once-stars a few months ago, but ever since they moved to Aston Villa, they've been working hard and it paid off this Saturday.

Asensio scored a brace thanks to Rashford's two impressive assists in killing Chelsea and reducing the gap between them to just a point.

Aston Villa came from behind to beat the Blues, who were 1-0 up thanks to Enzo Fernandez's early tap-in.

Unfortunately for Enzo Maresca and his squad, Unai Emery once more showed how excellent a tactician he actually is. The hosts were patient and waited for their chance, which happened for the first time shortly after the break. Asensio brought back the stalemate before finishing the game with a lovely winner, as Rashford was the key provider on both occasions.

It needs to be said, though, that Chelsea's keeper Jorgensen will remember the night because of his howler. Rashford's cross was remarkable, just like Asensio's volley, but the Blues' custodian had to stop that effort, and he's the one to blame the most for this upsetting loss.

PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 29

Wednesday

Aston Villa - Liverpool 2-2 (2-1)

/Tielemans 38, Watkins 45+2 - Salah 29, TAA 61/

Friday

Leicester - Brentford 0-4 (0-3)

/Wissa 17, Mbeumo 27, Norgaard 32, Carvalho 89/

Saturday

Everton - Manchester United 2-2 (2-0)

/Beto 17, Doucoure 32 - Fernandes 72, Ugarte 80/

Arsenal - West Ham (0-1)

/Bowen 44/

Bournemouth - Wolves (0-1)

/Cunha 36/

Fulham - Crystal Palace (0-1)

/Andersen 37 og/

Ipswich - Tottenham (1-2)

/Hutchinson 36 - Johnson 18,26/

Southampton - Brighton (0-1)

/Pedro 23, Rutter 56/

Aston Villa - Chelsea 2-1 (0-1)

/Enzo 9 - Asensio 47,89/

Sunday

17.00: (1.85) Newcastle (3.60) Nott.Forest (4.30)

***odds are subject to change***