Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea LIVE REACTION: Blues cruise through to FA Cup fifth round as Fernandez scores ‘dream free-kick’

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

That's all for our live coverage of Chelsea's 3-1 win over Aston Villa in their FA Cup fourth-round replay!

The Blues were at their best tonight and booked a tie with Leeds at Stamford Bridge in the next round with ease.

Mauricio Pochettino's job would have been even more at risk with a defeat tonight but his side stepped up when he needed them most.

For more reaction to the game, you can read our report below...

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

Ben Chilwell has given his thoughts on Chelsea's win tonight.

He told ITV: "It was exactly the reaction we wanted and needed. It wasn't about wanting a reaction. We needed it. Fair play to all of the boys.

"We wanted that pressure. We thrived off it. The confidence before the game in the changing room was the best I have seen it - the togetherness.

"We delivered on the pitch today.

"As a club, the players, manager, the staff, the fans everyone involved in the club. It wasn't just the manager. Everyone associated with the club needed that today."

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

talkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara on The Sports Bar: "They [Chelsea] are not going to get in the Champions League spots, they might nick a Conference League spot.

"But in the cups it's a different mentality, they're in the Carabao Cup final and have put in a great performance tonight.

"Maybe there is a team there."

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

Chelsea have progressed from each of their last five FA Cup replays, while they’ve now won seven of their last eight FA Cup games away from home (L1).  

The Blues thrive in this competition!

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

After just one defeat at Villa Park in 22 games in all competitions (W20 D1), Aston Villa have lost successive home games there for the first time since February.  

A night to forget for Unai Emery's side.

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

What a performance from Enzo Fernandez!

He was all over the place tonight and capped it off with a sublime free-kick to wrap up the win.

That's what Chelsea paid the big bucks for!

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

Post-match scenes at Villa Park!

A night that could spark something in Chelsea's season.

Inconsistency has been an issue all season for the Blues but they'll be hoping to build on this going forward.

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

How about that Chelsea fans?!

From despair earlier in the week, to a completely dominant performance tonight!

The Blues were at their best at Villa Park and deservedly go through to face Leeds in the FA Cup fifth round.

Stuart Pearce live on talkSPORT: "That's the best I've seen them play over 90 minutes this season."

CHANCE! Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea

90+3' Iroegbunam misses a great chance!

His header is straight at Petrovic and he claims easily!

If that had gone in, this would've got very interesting...

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

90' We're into four minutes added time.

Villa Park is pretty empty now, the Chelsea fans aren't going anywhere!

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

88' The final ten minutes have gone very slowly.

It's been stop-start and nothing has really happened.

Chelsea won't mind though, as they cruise to victory here.

Stuart Pearce live on talkSPORT "Aside from what they're doing in the league at the moment, the next round of the cup against Leeds will be a great occasion."

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

86' Gilchrist and Nkunku are on for Chelsea.

They replace Jackson and Badiashile who picked up an injury.

Kamara and Bailey come off for Villa as Zaniolo and Iroegbunam come on.

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

83' The game is slowing in tempo.

Chelsea are comfortably ahead and Villa look beaten.

Stuart Pearce live on talkSPORT: "The resurgence that Villa were showing has disappeared after the constant breaks.

"Chelsea have weathered the storm."

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

81' It's Palmer that has come off.

That took multiple minutes to sort out and that'll be added on.

Silva comes on for him as he takes to the pitch following some social media controversy between his wife and Pochettino.

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

80' Caicedo has spent a couple of minutes on the ground.

It looked like a possible muscle issue but he's able to walk off.

And after some confusion, he's continuing!

Nkunku was stripped and ready but he's now sat back down.

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

78' Petrovic is booked for time-wasting.

He's been in no rush to take his goal-kicks as he looks to see out the remainder of the game.

The Chelsea goalkeeper will have to be careful now though...

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

76' Sterling has come on for Madueke.

He'll be looking to make a difference in the final stages.

Moreno has just headed a decent change for Villa over the bar.

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

75' We're into the final 15 minutes.

Villa are starting to gain some momentum but it's likely to be too late for a comeback.

Watkins just got the crowd going with some brilliant pressing as he charged down Petrovic's clearance.

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

73' Villa make a double change.

Ramsey and Diaby come on for Tielemans and McGinn.

Stuart Pearce live on talkSPORT: "Tielemans, I've been disappointed with him from start to finish."

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

72' Petrovic claims a high corner from Bailey.

A small chance for Aston Villa goes to waste.

That sums up their night so far.

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

70' Badiashile does well against Bailey.

The Villa winger is free on the right and leads the attack.

But his skill is read by the Frenchman who stands him up and clears.

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

67' Villa haven't been able to respond here.

They're still struggling to create anything.

Petrovic has barely had a save to make tonight.

Aston Villa 0-3 Chelsea

65' Jackson is all Chelsea fans after that Enzo goal.

That's why the Blues paid the big bucks for him!