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This was a cup tie certainly befitting the presence of England’s future king. Bursting with excitement, tension and penalties; the EFL Cup was still very much alive in this corner of west London last night.
Ultimately, Prince William would have left Stamford Bridge disappointed after watching his beloved Aston Villa crash out on in a shoot-out - Reece James firing home Chelsea’s decisive spot-kick after Ashley Young and Marvelous Nakamba missed for the visitor’s.
The heir to the throne, however, can’t say he wasn’t entertained after this enthralling encounter.
Timo Werner opened the scoring at Stamford Bridge to give Chelsea the lead in their Carabao Cup third round clash
The Germany international rose highest to get on the end of Reece James's chipped cross to put the hosts ahead
Cameron Archer watches on as his header heads towards the top corner of Kepa Arrizabalaga's goal in front of Villa fans
Aston Villa fan Prince William (centre) celebrates the equaliser alongside the club's CEO Christian Purslow (left)
The future king would have been encouraged by his team’s first-half showing.
Much like the recent league game here between the clubs, Villa gave as
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