Despite both sides having decent chances to break the deadlock, including Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke going close for the Blues, neither team were able to etch their names onto the scoresheet with a draw meaning there will be a replay at Villa Park.

Goalkeeper Petrovic played an important role in keeping the scores level, denying Villa during the closing stages of the cup tie. The Serbian was delighted to help the team and is hoping to impress in the replay and further games to come.

‘I think it was a good performance,’ Petrovic said.

‘I think goalkeepers today played well. I think Martinez made some good saves as well. In the second half I made a good save but I just did my job.

‘There were a couple of situations where maybe we could’ve done better, but in the end, we made some good decisions.

‘I think 0-0 is a fair result and the game was similar to the Premier League. We will see in the replay who is better and hopefully, we will beat them and play in the next round of the FA Cup.’

The 24-year-old has now kept four clean sheets in 10 Chelsea appearances with the goalkeeper pleased with his progress.

He continued: ‘I can’t believe I have played 10 games because it has gone quickly. I’m enjoying it and I’m just trying to implement what we do in training with the team to help us get a good result.’

Petrovic also wanted to send a message to the supporters as the Blues made it 10 games unbeaten at the Bridge.

‘We are having a good run at Stamford Bridge,’ he added.

‘The atmosphere and the support from the fans is really important for us. We feel that support and I think we play better.

‘Their support is with us everywhere, as well as in away games. They follow us and support us.’