Chelsea's goalkeeper woes continued and their attack misfired as the hosts came from behind to heap more misery on Enzo Maresca's side
Filip Jorgensen's howler saw Chelsea drop points from a winning position again as Aston Villa secured a comeback 2-1 Premier League victory on Saturday.
The Blues started the game brightly, despite losing Trevoh Chalobah to injury early on, and took the lead in the ninth minute through Enzo Fernandez after excellent wing play from Pedro Neto.
The Argentine could have had a quickfire hat-trick as he headed just wide from a dangerous Cole Palmer cross and then curled one onto the roof of the net.
At the other end, Jorgensen spread himself well to keep out Ollie Watkins' strike, and then Marc Cucurella was at full stretch to deny the England striker soon after.
Villa were slowly gaining the upper hand as the contest wore on, despite Palmer's shot agonisingly hitting the side netting.
Their hard work was undone, however, when Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford set up Marco Asensio to draw the hosts level in the 59th minute following a lengthy VAR review.
Neto and Palmer then spurned good opportunities after the hour mark as the match became increasingly stretched.
Unai Emery's men looked the more likely to grab a winner and sure enough in the 90th minute, Paris Saint-Germain loanee Asensio's shot squirmed under Jorgensen to give his team all three points.
The result meant Chelsea have won just two of their last 10 Premier League games, with the Blues – who have dropped 15 points from winning positions this season – staying sixth and Villa climbing to seventh in the table.
GOAL rates Chelsea's players from Villa Park…
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Filip Jorgensen (5/10):
Undid all his good work in the game with a big error for Asensio's late winner. Another goalkeeping nightmare for Chelsea which may open the door again for Robert Sanchez.
Malo Gusto (5/10):
Was a threat going forward in the first half but was less effective all-round in the second as he struggled to contain substitute Rashford.
Reece James (7/10):
Looked solid in a back three and often was effective when advancing into a defensive midfield role.
Trevoh Chalobah (N/A):
Fell awkwardly following a challenge by Asensio and made way after just seven minutes.
Levi Colwill (7/10):
Had his hands full with the livewire Watkins but mopped up a lot of the danger that came his way.
Marc Cucurella (6/10):
Pulled off a vital diving block to deny Watkins an equaliser and was competent enough in the defeat.
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Moises Caicedo (7/10):
Marshalled the centre of the park with authority in an aggressive and enterprising performance.
Enzo Fernandez (8/10):
Was in the right place at the right time for Chelsea's opener and had a hatful of first-half chances. Helped facilitate his side's attack well.
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Pedro Neto (8/10):
Skinned Ian Maatsen and then superbly set up team-mate Fernandez for Chelsea's opener. Was always a willing runner, a constant thorn in Villa's side but was maybe a tad wasteful in front of goal.
Christopher Nkunku (4/10):
Was a bit anonymous at times and this display won't end the questions over Chelsea's striker issues.
Cole Palmer (6/10):
Showed flashes of his quality but he does not look as confident as in weeks and months gone by.
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Tosin Adarabioyo (5/10):
Despite having plenty of time to get up to speed with the contest, following his early introduction, he never looked comfortable.
Jadon Sancho (5/10):
Did nothing of note when he came on.
Enzo Maresca (7/10):
Went with three at the back and two wing-backs and early on this formation and tactics worked wonders. Just when it looked like his side would earn a gritty point, Chelsea were undone by a costly error.
