EPL: Giroud seals win as Chelsea come from behind to beat Aston Villa

French striker Olivier Giroud sealed the victory for Chelsea against Aston Villa inside the Villa Park. Photo: ChelseaFC via GettyImages via DailyMail

Chelsea battled back from behind against relegation-threatened Aston Villa to bolster their Champions League hopes.

Kortney Hause had handed the hosts an unlikely lead in the dying stages of the first half after pouncing on Kepa Arrizabalaga's parry from close range.

But Chelsea were able to rally after the break after a series of attacking changes from Frank Lampard, with Christian Pulisic firing home at the back post and Olivier Giroud finishing through a crowd of bodies via the aid of a deflection.

Full-Time: Aston Villa 1 - 2 Chelsea 👌 👇

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Chelsea are fourth on the League table with 51 points, five points above Manchester United who drew 1 - 1 with Tottenham Hotspur inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while Aston Villa hold the 19th spot with 26 points.

🔥 "Two goals in two minutes" 🔥