'Thanks for the two assists!' - Marcus Rashford's impact at Aston Villa hailed by team-mates Marco Asensio and Youri Tielemans after decisive role in late win against Chelsea

Chelsea took an early lead through Enzo Fernandez's strike in the ninth minute but Paris Saint-Germain loanee Marco Asensio brought the Villans back into the game just minutes before the hour mark after Rashford set him up with an assist. The Manchester United outcast then provided another assist for Asensio towards the end of regulation time as the Spanish winger completed his brace and sealed all three points for the hosts.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, the former Real Madrid star thanked Rashford for his support as he said: "I looked to Marcus and he told me that he was not offside. I trust him. He told me that it was not offside. We know all the qualities of Marcus. He helps us a lot and thank you also to him for the two assists."

Another Villa star Youri Tielemans also heaped praise on the United loanee as he added: "Very pleased, especially the way he is performing now and with the two assists today. Marcus is someone who can threaten everyone one versus one and even one versus two.

"He is very important for us in the way he plays because he gives us something different on the left-hand side. You could tell today every time he got the ball he was dangerous and hopefully with many more minutes in his legs he will only get better."

Unai Emery's side, who climbed up to the seventh position after Saturday's win, will be next seen in action on February 25 as they take on Crystal Palace in a Premier League away fixture.