Joao Pedro scored a hat-trick as Chelsea boosted their Champions League qualification hopes with a handsome 4-1 win at Aston Villa. Pedro's first Premier League treble saw Liam Rosenior's side climb into the top five and move just three points behind a faltering Villa side in fourth.

Liam Rosenior’s side returned to winning ways against a direct rival in the Premier League top-four race.

67 mins: Hat-trick hero and Chelsea are in dreamland. Garnacho has been threatening to make Villa pay all night and he finally gets his touch right to break in behind and square for Pedro. The easiest of finishes for Pedro and Chelsea are coasting here.

Analysing Chelsea's much-needed win after coming from behind at Villa Park to boost their Champions League hopes

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says Chelsea "deserved" to win but admits his side have plenty of work to do, after losing 4-1 at Villa Park in the Premier League.

Roma have made a definitive decision regarding the future of Donyell Malen, with the club now fully committed to securing the Dutch international on a permanent basis from Aston Villa.According to