The result means Chelsea stay sixth in the Premier League – one point outside the Champions League spots – while Aston Villa climb to seventh, one point behind Maresca’s side.
Enzo Maresca was disappointed after Chelsea’s ‘poor run’ continued against Aston Villa but was glad to see one tactical shift bear fruit.
It was Chelsea’s third defeat in four league games and Maresca admitted it was ‘tough’ to take as he felt his side deserved at least a point.
Aston Villa’s late winner came courtesy of a howler from Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, who failed to keep out Asensio’s tame effort.
Enzo Fernandez’s early goal gave Chelsea a first-half lead at Villa Park but the hosts scored two second-half goals to win 2-1.
