Chelsea head to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday evening with both sides looking to address a slump in form.
Enzo Maresca’s side have won just two of their last nine in the league to slip out of the Champions League places. Last Friday, the Blues were beaten emphatically at Brighton with the 3-0 defeat following their FA Cup exit to the Seagulls just days earlier.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 20, 2025
Despite that dip, Chelsea remain just a point outside the top four with Maresca having re-emphasised that Champions League qualification is the target.
Aston Villa have seen their own top-four hopes stumble in recent weeks. Unai Emery’s team are without a win in the Premier League since mid-January and have dropped to ninth as a result.
Chelsea XI vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea team news
Maresca has confirmed that Noni Madueke is facing at least a month out with a hamstring injury. The winger was withdrawn early on in the defeat at Brighton and will not be back until after March’s international break.
Maduele joins Nicolas Jackson and Wesley Fofana has hamstring victims, while Romeo Lavia and Marc Guiu are also unavailable. Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended after failing a doping test earlier in the campaign.
Chelsea predicted lineup
Chelsea predicted XI: Jorgensen; James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer; Neto, Sancho, Nkunku.
When is Aston Villa vs Chelsea?
Aston Villa host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday 22nd February 2025. Kick-off at Villa Park is 17:30 GMT.
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Chelsea?
In the UK, the clash will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky GO.
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