The recent performance of the Blues has been inconsistent, with a disappointing loss at Arsenal on Tuesday. However, they made a strong comeback at Villa Park, with Noni Madueke's goal and Conor Gallagher's brilliant strike bringing them level in the game's dying moments.
Chelsea thought they had secured the victory when Disasi powerfully headed the ball into the goal past Robin Olsen in stoppage time, but VAR Chris Kavanagh advised Craig Pawson to review the goal. After careful consideration, the officials deemed Benoit Badiashile's nudge on Diego Carlos to be an obvious error, causing frustration among Chelsea's players at full-time. Manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed his disbelief at the decision, calling Pawson "unbelievable" and the verdict "ridiculous." Villa took the lead early on thanks to Marc Cucurella's own goal, and Morgan Rogers doubled their advantage shortly before half-time. However, Unai Emery's side failed to impress and missed the opportunity to move nine points ahead of Tottenham in the race for fourth place. Tottenham will face Arsenal on Sunday, and the outcome of that game could have a major impact on the race for fourth place.
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