Aston Villa's Emi Martinez Injured in Chelsea Loss

Aston Villa's recent struggles continued with a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, marking their third loss in four league matches and extending their winless streak to eight games across all competitions. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez suffered a hand injury during the match, leading to his substitution at halftime for Robin Olsen, who was making his season debut. Martinez's injury adds to the challenges faced by manager Unai Emery, as Villa juggles the demands of their first Champions League campaign since 1983 with the pressures of the Premier League. Chelsea's goals came from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez, with Cole Palmer sealing the victory late in the match. Villa will need to improve quickly as they prepare to host Brentford and Southampton in the coming days. The team's ongoing defensive errors and recent poor form have raised concerns among fans and analysts alike.