Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea LIVE REACTION: Blues advance to FA Cup fifth round as Fernandez scores 'dream free kick'

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

That's it for our live coverage of Chelsea's 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round replay!

The Blues were at their best tonight and easily earned a draw with Leeds at Stamford Bridge in the next round.

Mauricio Pochettino's job would have been even more at risk with a defeat tonight, but his team stepped up when they needed it most.

For more reactions to the game, you can read our report below…

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

Ben Chilwell has given his thoughts on Chelsea's win tonight.

He told ITV: “It was exactly the reaction we wanted and needed. It wasn't about wanting a reaction. We needed it. Fair play to all the boys.

“We wanted that pressure. We took advantage of it. The trust before the game in the locker room was the best I have ever seen: the unity.”

“Today we fulfilled in the field.

“As a club, the players, the manager, the staff, the fans, everyone involved in the club. It wasn't just the manager. Everyone associated with the club needed that today.”

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: REACTION

talkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara on The Sports Bar: “They (Chelsea) aren't going to get the Champions League places, they could get a Conference League place.

“But in the cups there is a different mentality, they are in the Carabao Cup final and they put in a great performance tonight.

“Maybe there's a team there.”