CHELSEA welcome Aston Villa to West London for some festive football under the lights.
Frank Lampard’s men will be looking to bounce back after a disastrous derby defeat to Arsenal on Boxing Day.
Frank Lampard’s side are hoping for another three pointsCredit: Reuters
Villa meanwhile have made an excellent start to the campaign and hammered Crystal Palace 3-0 last time out, despite having ten men.
What time does Chelsea vs Aston Villa kick off?
- This Premier League clash is set for Monday, December 28.
- Kick-off at the Bridge is at 5.30pm GMT.
- When the sides met last, Chelsea ran out 2-1 winners back in June.
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Aston Villa on and can I live stream it?
- You can catch this game live on Amazon Prime Video.
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What is the team news?
Chelsea could welcome back Hakim Ziyech and Olivier Giroud as they look to get back to winning ways.
Timo Werner was hauled off at half-time in the Gunners defeat and may have to make do with a place on the bench.
For the visitors, Tyrone Mings is suspended after receiving a red card in the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Ross Barkley is ineligible to face his parent club despite returning to training.
Match odds
- Chelsea to win – 8/15
- Draw – 13/4
- Villa victory – 9/2
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
AS IT STANDS
There’s nothing to separate the two sides in the league, with Aston Villa one place above Chelsea by having a better goal difference by one goal.
The Villans however do have two games in hand on the Blues.
Just four points separate second and ninth in the table.
VILLANS ARRIVE
Aston Villa have arrived at Stamford Bridge ahead of this evening’s game.
GOOD AFTERNOON
Welcome to our live blog of Chelsea against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
The Blues have lost three out of their last four games, while Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last four, meaning the three points tonight are well and truly up for grabs.
Three weeks ago, Chelsea were keeping pace with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, but defeats to Everton, Wolves and Arsenal mean the Blues are now in eighth place, seven points off the top.
Aston Villa meanwhile find themselves one place above the Blues in seventh, but have two games in hand on tonight’s hosts.
A win tonight for either side would take them into the top four for the time being.
The Villans are yet to lose in December and have racked up impressive wins against Wolves, West From and Crystal Palace in the process.
Timo Werner was hooked by at half time by Frank Lampard in the Boxing Day defeat to Arsenal, and could possibly be left out of Frank Lampard’s starting eleven this evening.
Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Hakim Ziyech, while Olivier Giroud could return to the starting side after being an unused substitute last time out.
Meanwhile for the visitors Tyrone Mings is suspended after being sent off against Crystal Palace, and Ross Barkley is ineligible to face his parent club.
Kick off is at 5.30pm and team news is coming up in half an hour’s time.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
