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· Marc Cucurella says the squad back Mauricio Pochettino, despite mounting pressure on the Blues boss· Chelsea fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday· Cucurella gave an own goal to the hosts in the opening minutes of the gameB

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino told why he has 'hardest job in world football' following Blues' Premier League draw with Aston Villa· Chelsea sit ninth in Premier League· Pochettino facing criticism for results· Cole backs him to turn it around

· Chelsea fought back from 2-0 down to secure a draw with Aston Villa· Goals from Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher helped the Blues take a point from Villa Park· Axel Disasi was denied a last-minute winner on Saturday nightBy Katie Catherall | 11:00

Mauricio Pochettino criticised Chelsea’s soft centre after a bruising defeat in midweek but they showed some mettle to bounce back from a two-goal deficit and earn a creditable draw at Aston Villa

Conor Gallagher scored the equaliser as Chelsea fought back from two goals down to clinch a deserved 2-2 draw with Champions League-chasing Aston Villa on Saturday

Report and free match highlights as Chelsea produce second-half comeback to draw 2-2 at Aston Villa; hosts took two-goal lead through Marc Cucurella own goal and Morgan Rogers strike; Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher levelled scores before Axel Disas

· Published: 22:03, 27 Apr 2024· Updated: 22:04, 27 Apr 2024Mauricio Pochettino has been told he has the 'hardest job in world' football at Chelsea before their clash with Aston Villa

Aston Villa captain John McGinn admits the players are excited to be chasing Champions League qualification.Villa meet Chelsea later on Saturday.McGinn said: “We're so close

· Chelsea visit Aston Villa on Saturday night after midweek embarrassment at Arsenal· Villans hoping to further cement place in top four· Blues also exited the FA Cup last weekend with defeat to Man CityBy Jude Summerfield | 12:00 AM GMT+1Aston Villa