All eyes will be on Stamford Bridge this weekend as Chelsea host Aston Villa in a big Premier League clash that could shape the title race.
The match kicks off on Saturday evening at 6:30pm Nigerian time. Chelsea come into the game after a 2-2 draw with Newcastle, while Aston Villa arrive in good form following a 2-1 win over Manchester United.
Under Unai Emery, Aston Villa have enjoyed success against Chelsea, winning three of their last five league meetings. Villa are currently third on the table, sitting seven points ahead of Chelsea after 17 games. They are just one point behind Manchester City in second place and three behind leaders Arsenal, keeping their title hopes alive.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are no longer in the title race and will be aiming to slow Villa down while boosting their own push for a top-four finish.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could be without Estêvão, while Levi Colwill, Dário Essugo and Roméo Lavia are also ruled out. There is good news, however, as Liam Delap is expected to return.
For Villa, Jadon Sancho is set to face his former loan club, but Harvey Elliott is doubtful due to illness. Evann Guessand is unavailable after a late AFCON call-up, while Ross Barkley misses out through injury.
The match promises to be a key test for both sides — Villa chasing the title and Chelsea fighting for Champions League places.
