08 February 2024
Mauricio Pochettino didn't hold back after Chelsea's convincing victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth-round replay. Enzo Fernandez's stunning free-kick sealed a 3-1 win, setting up a last-16 clash against Leeds at Stamford Bridge. Despite Villa's late consolation, Chelsea dominated with first-half goals from Conor Gallagher and Nicolas Jackson. Pochettino, while acknowledging the team's struggles, emphasized the need to move forward and build a new project rather than comparing to past glories. Meanwhile, Villa boss Unai Emery highlighted Chelsea's clinical finishing as the key difference in the match.