What's happened
Chelsea's struggles continue as they lose 1-0 to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Why it matters
The defeat marks Chelsea's worst start to a campaign in 45 years, raising concerns about their performance under Mauricio Pochettino.
What the papers say
The Independent highlights Chelsea's attacking purpose and the impact of Malo Gusto's red card. The Times emphasizes Chelsea's poor form and goal drought, while The Guardian focuses on Chelsea's misfortune in front of goal and their struggles with decision-making in the final third.
How we got here
Chelsea have now won two of their last 18 league matches, and have gone 285 minutes without a goal in the Premier League.
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