On a bitterly chill night at Stamford Bridge Chelsea and Aston Villa fought out a raucous, feisty 1-1 draw that will leave Dean Smith the happier manager.
For Frank Lampard a point here made it one from a possible 10 over 17 days either side of Christmas. Chelsea were bitty and fretful at times, and convincing at others, but there was no lack of effort or fight from the players.