It was a day of firsts for Chelsea on Saturday, as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Alexandre Pato both netted their maiden Premier League goals in a 4-0 victory over an abject Aston Villa side.
The aforementioned duo both netted before the break at Villa Park, with Pato introduced as an early substitute following an injury to Loic Remy. After the interval, Pedro bagged a brace for the visitors; Alan Hutton was red carded late in what was a coup de grace for the men in claret and blue, who are clearly consigned to their relegation fate.
Having to play early after the international break is never ideal for a team, and the starting XI named by Guus Hiddink for this one reflected that, with Matt Miazga making his first Premier League start for the Blues.