Aston Villa have won back-to-back league visits to Stamford Bridge, now seeking to win three successive league outings in SW6 for the first time since 1933, although this is certainly not the most-likely outcome.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Preview
Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea are not in a title race, but victory here would propel the Blues to within six points of the leaders, even if only very temporarily, so can they continue their impressive form? Last weekend, goals from Nicolas Jackson and then Enzo Fernández saw Chelsea swat aside Leicester 2-1 at the King Power, in a victory that was far more straightforward than the scoreline suggests.
The Blues therefore remain third, having lost only twice in the Premier League so far, hoping this'll be the start of a winning streak. Meantime, Maresca's team are top of the UEFA Conference League table, making it four wins out of four in the league phase on Thursday; second half strikes from Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk downing Heidenheim at Voith-Arena. So now, will Chelsea collect three more Premier League points?
Aston Villa meantime, in contrast to their hosts, are not in great form. The Villans were, controversially, held to a goalless draw by Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Morgan Rogers seeing a 94th minute winner disallowed by referee Jesús Gil Manzano for an extremely soft foul on the goalkeeper by Diego Carlos.
As a result, Unai Emery's team have now slipped down to ninth in the Champions League table, while they've also won only one of their last seven in the Premier League, currently four without a victory following last weekend's 2-2 with Crystal Palace; Ross Barkley's header salvaging a share of the spoils. Villa's sole league victory since 21 September did come at Craven Cottage so, just 1.7 miles away at Stamford Bridge, can the Claret and Blue Army claim a statement victory?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 209.
- Chelsea Wins: 66. Draws: 59. Aston Villa Wins: 84.
Chelsea Team News
Enzo Maresca made ten changes in Germany on Thursday, Benoît Badiashile the only player to start both, likely to largely revert to the team that defeated Leicester here. Reece James' injury nightmare continues, ruled out until the new year, while Malo Gusto is also a doubt, so Wesley Fofana will fill-in at right-back. In the absence of Roméo Lavia, Enzo Fernández will continue to partner Moisés Caicedo at the base of midfield while, in attack, Pedro Neto suffered an injury on international duty, meaning compatriot João Félix is likely to keep his place on the left. Striker Nicolas Jackson would sit out Wednesday's visit to Southampton if booked.
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Chelsea predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández, Madueke, Palmer, João Félix; Jackson.
Chelsea Players to Watch vs Aston Villa
Cole Palmer has seven Premier League goals to his name this season, but he's never netted in four attempts against Aston Villa, desperate to change that here.
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery rotated his full-backs against Crystal Palace, Lamare Bogarde and former Chelsea man Ian Maatsen handed rare starts, but Lucas Digne and Matty Cash will get the nod for this one, as they did on Wednesday. Amadou Onana is sidelined but Ezri Konsa was back on the bench against Juventus, so could feature here, while Boubacar Kamara's return is another major boost, getting the nod over another former Chelsea player Ross Barkley at the base of midfield.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-2-2-2): Martínez; Cash, Diego Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Bailey; Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa Player to Watch vs Chelsea
Ollie Watkins has six Premier League goals to his name in this campaign, while he's been on target during Villa's victories at Stamford Bridge during the last two seasons, so will those in attendance in West London expirence a sense of déjà vu?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Prediction
We're forecasting a Chelsea victory on Sunday. In simple terms, the Blues are in good form right now, while Villa are not, so we cannot see Unai Emery's team causing a shock: Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa Premier League game on TV channel?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa Premier League game on live streaming?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGO & NOW TV.
- USA: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, USA Network, Telemundo & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa takes place on Sunday 1 December 2024, with kick off at 13:30 (GMT), 8:30 (EDT) & 5:30 (PST).