Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says it is "hard to believe" the league position of Aston Villa given the quality of their squad, as he sees his side win 2-1 at Villa Park.

Goals from Eden Hazard and a half volley from the "magic left foot" of Branislav Ivanovic, either side of a Jores Okore finish, were enough to see the Blues clinch victory.

Mourinho's first-ever victory at Villa Park allowed his side to open up a seven-point lead over champions Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, as City were held 1-1 at home to Hull.