By Henry Vinter | 4 December 2055
If there were any doubts that Chelsea might take their foot off the gas before the Liverpool showdown, they were answered emphatically at Villa Park this afternoon. In a display of relentless attacking football, the Blues hammered Aston Villa 4-1, extending their Premier League winning streak to a monumental 15 games.
And once again, the star of the show wasn’t a striker. It was the right-back who is currently playing football from another planet.
The Rogério José Show: Part II
Just four days ago, Rogério José dropped a 9.0 rating against Plymouth. Today, he somehow topped it.
The Brazilian produced a staggering 9.4 Match Rating, registering a goal and two assists in a performance that Villa simply couldn’t handle. His goal in the 11th minute was a moment of individual brilliance—he “skinned an opponent” on a marauding run before rifling a “cleanly struck effort” past the keeper.
For a defender to dominate back-to-back games like this is unheard of. He isn’t just defending the flank; he is owning the entire right side of the pitch.
Sahar’s Golden Touch
While Rogério created the chaos, Netanel Sahar provided the finish. The striker, continuing his rotation role, bagged a brace to silence the home crowd. His first, a “rifled drive” in the 18th minute, was initially flagged but correctly awarded by VAR. He added a second in the 70th minute with a “deftly executed finish”, proving that Chelsea’s depth options would walk into almost any other starting XI in the league.
Jairzinho added the fourth with a close-range effort, ensuring the “Samba Boys” (Rogério, Pelé, Jairzinho) continue to run riot.
Villa See Red
Aston Villa’s misery was compounded late on when full-back Adelir Pozzi was sent off for a bad tackle. It was a frustration foul from a team that had been chased, harassed, and outclassed for 90 minutes. James Vartughian’s 63rd-minute goal was nothing more than a consolation note in a Chelsea symphony.
The Gap Widens
The ramifications of this win are massive. A glance at the table tonight shows Chelsea sitting on 46 points, a staggering 9 points clear of second-placed Liverpool.
Chelsea have played 16, won 15. They have scored 53 goals. They look invincible.