Aston Villa drop to 12th in the Premier League table as the search for a win continues.
A nightmare start for the Villans
It was a nightmare start for The Villans as Jaden Philogene-Bidace was dispossessed by Marc Cucurella, who smartly crossed for Nicolas Jackson to open the scoring inside seven minutes.
A wonderful Chelsea move was finished off smartly just before half-time by Enzo Fernandez - Cole Palmer secured the hosts the three points with a fantastic long-range goal within the final 10 minutes.
Villa player ratings
Plenty of work for Unai Emery, here are VAVEL's Aston Villa player ratings from the contest.
A strange game from Villa's number one, who did give away an indirect free-kick, however produced a big save from Palmer's strike.
There was nearly another moment to forget for Martinez, as his pass was intercepted by Jackson, however the Argentine reacted well.
Due to injury, Martinez was substituted at half-time. There was not much the goalkeeper could have done with the two goals conceded.
Matty Cash - 5
A first Premier League start for Cash since Tottenham early November, who today was part of yet another shaky Villa defence.
Cash was given the tough task of marking Jadon Sancho, who pinned the Polish international back all game.
Ezri Konsa - 5
Tough afternoon for the 27-year-old, who struggled up against Jackson. Konsa's pace did bail Villa's high defensive line out at times.
Pau Torres - 6
Arguably one of Villa's best creators who nearly played Ollie Watkins in a few times - Pau's passing into midfield did help the away side beat Chelsea's press at times.
Lucas Digne - 5
It was a afternoon to forget for Lucas Digne, as he struggled 1v1 up against the ever electric Pedro Neto.
Digne struggled to break forward all game, and when he did, offered little.
A rare start for Philogene-Bidace in the Premier League, with just his second of the season.
The right midfielder was at fault for Chelsea's opener, but did gradually grow into the game.
Boubacar Kamara - 6
Kamara added composure to Villa's midfield and stopped Chelsea's counter attacks several times.
The 25-year-old struggled to help his team in attacking areas due to constant pressure from The Blues. The Frenchman struggled to contain the presence of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
Youri Tielemans - 5
Definitely nowhere the standards Tielemans has set himself this season, but the Belgian often had little options ahead of him.
The midfielder played a few misplaced passes within the opening stages in dangerous areas.
John McGinn - 6
Villa's captain tried to bring a spark after half-time but it just didn’t click.
McGinn did help Digne whilst in defensive areas throughout the 90 and limited play down their left side.
Morgan Rogers - 5
Rogers tried to set Villa on several counters but was lacking the final ball.
The English international will hope to rekindle his form with two crucial home games around the corner for Villa.
Ollie Watkins - 5
It was an afternoon to forget for the out-of-form striker who had two golden first-half chances missed by Watkins, which could have changed the game state.
The 28-year-old had limited service throughout the second half.
Robin Olsen - 6
A few routine saves from Olsen when he replaced Martinez and only conceded from a sensational Cole Palmer strike.
Ross Barkley - 6
Barkley did settle the game down in midfield when he replaced Kamara, with a few short passes to retain the ball.
Leon Bailey - N/A
Jhon Duran - N/A
Emiliano Buendia - N/A
