Chelsea’s 6-0 Demolition of Aston Villa: Blues Carry On Unbeaten as Emma Hayes Announces Departure

Chelsea’s prowess in the Women’s Super League remains unchallenged, with the team having celebrated victories in four matches and a single draw in their first five outings this season.

The Blues’ latest showcase of dominance came in the form of a merciless thrashing of Aston Villa at the Poundland Bescot Stadium, solidifying their unbeaten run.

With Millie Bright and Fran Kirby leading the charge by halftime, Chelsea looked in fine form. The second half saw Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Ashley Lawrence, Aggie Beever-Jones, and Niamh Charles join the scoring spree, ensuring a gloomy day for Carla Ward’s squad, who now languish at the bottom of the league without a single point.

The Villa’s coach, Ward, might feel the heat after such a substantial loss, with her team’s performance being far from satisfactory this term.

Chelsea sits atop the league table, and in a twist, post-match announcements revealed that their esteemed manager, Emma Hayes, will bid farewell to the club at the season’s end. This news comes even as the team has only gathered momentum, with their most recent performance underpinning their championship defense.

Manchester City and Arsenal, not far behind, each with their own ambitions for the title, will have taken note of Chelsea’s emphatic Saturday display.

The match itself saw Villa initially come out swinging, but Chelsea quickly turned the tide. A missed opportunity by Villa’s Rachel Daly, firing over the bar at a crucial moment, turned the match in Chelsea’s favor when Bright hammered in a milestone goal on her 250th appearance. Kirby’s follow-up shortly thereafter doubled the lead, setting the tone for a dominant Chelsea performance.

Despite Villa’s keeper, Van Domselaar, making critical saves, Chelsea’s attacking waves were relentless. After Kirby’s disallowed goal for offside right after halftime, Rytting Kaneryd later pierced through the defense, her persistent effort paying off with the third goal for the visitors.

Chelsea’s onslaught continued with Lawrence and Beever-Jones further ballooning the lead, and Charles capped off the scoring fest with a goal 17 minutes before the end.

Despite the absence of star striker Sam Kerr, Chelsea showed no signs of struggle. The depth of the squad was evident as they navigated without Kerr, Guro Reiten, or Lauren James, and still managed to play with undiminished dynamism.

Rytting Kaneryd’s exceptional performance, marked by continuous effort and the ability to take on defenders, will surely be a highlight for Hayes as she prepares to exit. Her squad’s balanced scoring and overall performance indicate that Chelsea remains a formidable force for the remainder of the season.

Team Line-ups & Match Statistics

Chelsea’s victory was not just on the scoreboard but also in match statistics, commanding 55% possession and accumulating a staggering 27 shots, with 14 on target, compared to Villa’s modest 7 attempts. Both teams ended up even with 5 corners each, while Villa had fewer fouls, indicating a less aggressive but evidently less effective approach.

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Home Team: Aston Villa Women
Away Team: Chelsea Women

Possession: Home 45% | Away 55%
Shots: Home 7 | Away 27
Shots on Target: Home 2 | Away 14
Corners: Home 5 | Away 5
Fouls: Home 2 | Away 3

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