Chelsea 2-1 Aston Villa: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2019-20 

4. Chelsea upped the ante in the second half to seal three points

Kepa's save was one of the talking points in the second half

The Blues, although having collected points this season in different ways, have maintained a few standard formulae in every game. They play with vigour, speed and otherworldly intensity. Every player who plies his trade down the firing line expresses grimace upon scuffing an opportunity, evoking the hunger and desire to get onto the score sheet.

Today was no different in the second phase of the fixture. Chelsea significantly clocked more passes, spread the ball across with a bit more ease and time and tactically outclassed Villa.

One key aspect was the narrow, centred positions of the full-backs. As Azpilicueta and James occupied these positions beside the ever-so-willing N'Golo Kante and the wingers, the magnetising of Aston Villa players created acres of space centrally for Abraham and Mount to weave their magic.

It was no wonder then, that Mount had as many as three shots from outside the box.

On the overall note, the Blues looked far more determined and well-stacked, both at the back and while going forward. One moment where they did struggle was the marking at the far post, which eventually drew a spectacular save off Kepa Arrizabalaga - a player who is grasping his groove gradually.