Scolari hails important win

Scolari: Pleased

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Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari hailed his side's display after they outplayed Aston Villa in a comprehensive 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge which keeps them top of the league.

The Blues extended their undefeated home record to 86 games thanks to first-half strikes from Joe Cole and Nicolas Anelka.

But it could have been more as Chelsea dominated in the first-half, with Scolari hailing his side's play, particularly in the first 45 minutes.

He believed it was his side's best performance of the season given several players were out and he also thought it was important to notch up three points to keep them top of the league.

"It's a big game - it is three points," he told Sky Sports, adding he wants his team to win more games at home.

"We need to win more games at home, because we have played four games at home and won only won two," he said, adding he thought too many home draws had cost the Blues last season.

Final result

"There were many, many draws at home and the final result - two points behind Manchester.

"This is important."

Joe Cole and Nicola Anelka went off with injuries during the game but Scolari believes the pair will soon recover and be able to play in their international teams' forthcoming fixtures.

The former Portugal boss is now looking forward to having three days off with his family during the international break.

"These three days is rest for all Chelsea - not only for me - for all Chelsea, I don't want to talk about football," he said.