Chelsea are to investigate after Aston Villa, who beat the Blues 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, reported that a bottle was thrown at their substitutes bench as emotions ran high. Chelsea will investigate the complaint having been told that a plastic water bottle was launched at the Villa bench, showering players and staff. Photos clearly captured the moment the bottle flew through the air and sprayed the Villa replacements. Chelsea are understood to be happily cooperating with their Premier League counterparts and are unimpressed with the incident. Meanwhile, Chelsea were left licking their wounds and the unrest extended beyond the bottle incident to Cole Palmer's frustration at being substituted.

Source: Metro December 28, 2025 03:23 UTC