Mason Mount’s double secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
Chelsea’s fourth consecutive league win came courtesy of Mount’s two goals plus an inspired performance from goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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Mount’s first came after Villa defender Tyrone Mings – in the sixth minute – miscued a simple header straight to the England midfielder, who finished coolly past Emi Martinez.
Despite their early gift, Chelsea struggled to find attacking fluency and were indebted to Arrizabalaga, whose best save came from a point-blank header from Danny Ings.
Chelsea manager, Graham Potter, made a double change at half-time, bringing on defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Cesar Azpilicueta for Kai Havertz and Marc Cucurella.
Mount doubled their lead in the 65th minute, curling home a free-kick from 25 yards after he was brought down by Mings.
Potter heaped praise on Mount and Arrizabalaga, who is keeping Edouard Mendy out of the starting line-up.
“We believe in Mason Mount a lot,” he told Sky. “We love him as a player and he is a great guy. You can see the influence he has on the team and he works really hard for us.”
Speaking about Arrizabalaga’s form, he said: “It was a world-class performance, especially in the first half.”
