Asensio and Rashford ride to Villa's rescue as Chelsea let another lead slip

Angst among Blues supporters has been growing after a run of form which has seen them go from being talked about as genuine title contenders to dropping out of the top-four places.

SETTLING IN: Aston Villa's Marco Asensio (centre) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Pic: Jacob King/PA Wire.

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Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League are looking increasingly in doubt by the week after they let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 to Aston Villa.