Topics: Premier League, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic
The Blues fired in two quick goals to turn the tide in Sunday's away encounter.

Sunday's Premier League encounter between Chelsea and Aston Villa experienced a remarkable turnaround with the Blues scoring twice in quick succession to alter the game's outcome. Following an underwhelming first-half showing, Frank Lampard's men were pulled back into the game with two important goals after the break.

With just two minutes of the first 45 minutes left to play, the Blues had their morale sapped by conceding a goal by Kortney Hause. The defender was first to a rebound from his own shot to fire Aston Villa, achieving a impressive feat in the process.

A switch in tactics by Frank Lampard subsequently led to the introduction of Christian Pulisic into the fray in the 55th minute. Upon his arrival, the USMNT star needed just 5 minutes to leave a mark, volleying in Cesar Azpilicueta's deep cross to restore parity for Chelsea.

Less than 120 seconds later, Olivier had a goal-bounded deflecting off a Villa player to hand the visitors a crucial lead. Watch both goals below:

Following the game's outcome, Chelsea consolidated its position in fourth with 51 points and are separated from fifth-placed Manchester United by five points. While qualification to next season's Champions League increasingly looks certain, Lampard's men will have to take on Manchester City, Sheffield United, Wolves and champions-elect Liverpool in four of the eight games remaining.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa now sits in the 19th-position with 26 points. A point separates the Villians and 17th-placed West Ham United.