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‘Disgusting’: Some Aston Villa fans react to 61st minute moment vs Chelsea

Billy Meyers
Billy Meyers
Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Photo by Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images

Aston Villa fans have taken to Twitter to react after watching what Leon Bailey did to Marcos Alonso in the 61st minute at Stamford Bridge.

What’s the story?

Well, right beside his own goal, Aston Villa’s new man decided to take a risk with Alonso closing him down.

Jamaica international’s trickery, but also his rapid pace.

Alonso had a few yards on him, but Bailey still reached the ball.

The 24-year-old only entered the game in the minute in place of Jacob Ramsey, but he still found time to cause havoc.

Leon Bailey will be a star for Aston Villa

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Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images

In just over half an hour of football in west London, Bailey showed he has what it takes to become a Premier League star.

Aside from the ‘disgusting’ nutmeg on Alonso, Aston Villa’s new No.31 completed dribbles and made key pass.

His skilful nature also saw him earn freekick for the Villans.

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Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

It was a busy display from Bailey, up against the champions of Europe of all clubs, so there’s plenty to be encouraged about despite the defeat.

When Emiliano Buendia returns, it will be a joy to watch him, Bailey and Ollie Watkins terrorise Premier League defences.

For now, let’s see what the Aston Villa fans on Twitter have been saying about the Jamaican’s nutmeg on Alonso…