Observe stay protection as Chelsea face Aston Villa right now within the Premier League. One other top-flight season can be lined in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the top of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool can be chasing Pep Guardiola’s aspect, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every can have hope they will make it greater than a one-year keep. Observe the newest stay motion from the Premier League beneath:
Chelsea FC 3 – 0 Aston Villa FC
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:38
A convincing Chelsea victory takes the Blues again to inside six factors of the Premier League summit – for a number of hours no less than – as they cruise previous an ailing Aston Villa aspect at Stamford Bridge. The hosts’ 3-0 success was simply reward for a dominant show, as Jackson and Enzo Fernandez struck earlier than the break, and Palmer accomplished the scoring with a sometimes trendy strike late on. Maresca’s males completed with an xG of 1.61 to Villa’s 1.15, however that does not inform the story of their superiority all through. After posting three factors and a uncommon clear sheet of their first December fixture, Chelsea can look ahead to visiting struggling Southampton subsequent Wednesday, whereas Emery’s aspect should hope to snap their eight-game winless streak at dwelling to Brentford subsequent day out. That is all from right now’s stay protection, so thanks for becoming a member of us and goodbye!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:31
FULL-TIME: CHELSEA 3-0 ASTON VILLA
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Caicedo sends Nkunku away by means of the centre, and the French ahead curls in a robust shot from 20 yards out. Nonetheless, it finally ends up zipping a yard or so huge of the right-hand publish.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:29
Chelsea are content material to rotate the ball round in midfield, with Aston Villa’s dejected aspect left chasing shadows. It has been a chastening sport for the guests, whose lengthy winless run will go on.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:27
CLOSE! Within the first minute of no less than 5 added for stoppages, Chelsea do properly to maintain their sheet clear! First, Sanchez smothers an try from Duran, and Colwill then dives in to make his newest block, denying a possible tap-in for Torres!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:25
DOUBLE SAVE! Olsen retains the scoreline down! First, the substitute stopper makes a tremendous save to disclaim Joao Felix’s low drive, then he will get up in time to maintain out Madueke’s follow-up strike! Joao Felix then heads over from shut vary.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:22
Yellow Card João Félix Sequeira
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:19
Substitution Roméo Lavia Malo Arthur Gusto
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Cole Jermaine Palmer João Félix Sequeira
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Yellow Card Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:17
Substitution Oliver George Arthur Watkins Emiliano Buendía Stati
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:16
Objective Cole Jermaine Palmer
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:16
Villa introduced a great latest report into this match, having received two and drawn certainly one of their final three visits to Stamford Bridge. Nonetheless, they have been properly off the tempo right now, trying each drained and low in confidence.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:14
Cucurella retains his eye on the ball and makes a clear sort out inside his personal field, after Bailey drifts inside and appears to line up a shot. Chelsea are closing in on their first Premier League clear sheet at Stamford Bridge this season.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:12
Since half-time, there was only one shot on course between the 2 groups, and Villa have produced solely 4 makes an attempt following the interval. The guests cannot declare to deserve something apart from defeat, which they’re on track for – barring a miraculous last-gasp fightback.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:09
Tracked all the way in which by Torres, Palmer surges upfield in direction of the field; when Chelsea’s fundamental man checks again inside to shoot, Aston Villa’s Spanish defender makes a vital block.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:07
After Cucurella clears a harmful cross behind for a nook, the set-piece supply picks out Duran. He heads in direction of the goal from shut vary, however Colwill makes an outstanding block. Villa’s second corner-kick then involves nothing.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:04
Substitution Jadon Malik Sancho Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Nicolas Jackson Christopher Alan Nkunku
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Jackson drops again to clear away a protracted throw into the world, and his header finally leads to Chelsea sparking a fast counter. Villa recuperate in time, although, and snuff out any hazard.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:00
Villa ship two extra substitutes on: first, Rogers is changed by Duran, who will companion Watkins up entrance.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
15:00
With a 71% share of the ball since half-time, Chelsea haven’t relinquished their stranglehold on this match. For only a second, they appear set for a game-ending third aim, however Jackson’s wayward contact permits Konsa to recuperate following an error.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Jaden Richard Philogene-Bidace Leon Patrick Bailey Butler
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Boubacar Bernard Kamara Ross Barkley
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Yellow Card Matthew Stuart Money
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:53
Within the newest of a protracted collection of accidents, Fofana seems to have picked up a muscular downside. After an assesment from the medics, he makes his manner off the pitch in some misery.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:52
Substitution Wesley Tidjan Fofana Benoît Ntambue Badiashile Mukinayi Baya
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:52
McGinn heads excessive excessive following a corner-kick taken by Tielemans on the proper. It appeared as if Villa’s skipper was being held, however that had little affect on his wayward try.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:50
Chelsea have conceded no less than as soon as in all six of their earlier Premier League dwelling video games this season, and so they final had an extended wait from the beginning of a league marketing campaign again in 1978. Is that this the day that streak ends? It is maybe one weak spot that might cease them from contending for the title.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:47
Enzo Fernandez wins the ball from Kamara in midfield, earlier than surging ahead and releasing Jackson by means of the centre with an incisive low cross. The Senegalese striker lashes his shot excessive over the crossbar, although.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:46
Yellow Card Jaden Richard Philogene-Bidace
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:45
Following an early scare on this half, Chelsea have resumed their dominance of possession. Villa might have to focus on attempting to resuce their arrears through counter-attacks and set-pieces, the latter of which they excel at.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:43
Torres and Olsen mix to chop out and clear a superb throughball by Lavia, who’s simply inches away from choosing out Palmer within the field. Villa’s back-up goalkeeper makes a optimistic begin, and he’ll absolutely be known as upon once more earlier than full-time.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:41
Quickly after the restart, Tielemans finds McGinn, who drives in direction of the sting of the field and shoots at aim. Sanchez makes a great save, however there was an offside offence in any case.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Chelsea kick off, and we’re again underneath manner at Stamford Bridge!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Substitution Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero Robin Patrick Olsen
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Villa have solely stored one clear sheet of their final 18 Premier League matches, and for the primary time since October 2021 – then underneath the administration of Dean Smith – the Birmingham membership have conceded two or extra objectives in 4 consecutive league fixtures. There are some clear flaws within the aspect, which Chelsea will anticipate to take advantage of additional after the interval. As issues stand, the Blues will pull stage on factors with second-placed London rivals Arsenal.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:30
Dominant in all features of the sport, Chelsea deservedly lead 2-0 at half-time and are on track for a snug victory over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. For the sixth time this season, Jackson opened the scoring in a Premier League match, earlier than Villa narrowly averted going behind on a few different events, and a tremendous strike from Enzo Fernandez elevated the Blues’ benefit because the interval approached. Watkins twice noticed pictures saved by Sanchez, however Aston Villa’s xG of 0.39 – in comparison with their hosts’ 0.67 thus far – is nearly flattering within the context of how the primary half performed out. Emery has some severe pondering to do on the break, whereas Maresca may be assured that his crew will publish a 3rd straight win.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:23
HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 2-0 ASTON VILLA
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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SAVE! Sanchez thwarts Watkins at his close to publish! The Villa striker unleashes a low shot in direction of the bottom-right nook, however Chelsea’s goalkeeper does properly to get down and make a sensible cease!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:21
There can be no less than 5 minutes added for stoppages on the finish of this half, and Villa must dangle on a little bit longer for a welcome half-time whistle.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:20
Aston Villa had been certainly one of simply three sides Palmer had failed to attain or help towards within the league since becoming a member of Chelsea, however now that transient record is down to 2. His report is just beautiful, and all of the indicators are that he could lead on an sudden title problem for his membership.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:17
Opta’s stay win predictor now has Chelsea’s possibilities of success at 91%, in comparison with Aston Villa’s 2% as issues stand. Given how a lot they’ve struggled for kind in latest weeks, it actually is hard to see how the Villans can battle again.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:15
After passively standing off Palmer on the sting of the field, Villa keep away from punishment. Chelsea’s chief creator scuffs his shot properly huge of the right-hand publish.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:13
Fofana makes a superb restoration on the sting of the world, having misplaced the ball to Watkins. He cleanly wins it again simply because the England striker strains up a shot, and Chelsea finally clear their strains.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:09
After evading a dangerous problem by Kamara within the field, Sancho slams a 15-yard shot into Konsa. If the Chelsea winger had toppled over there, he might properly have earned a penalty. Kamara have to be relieved that he did not.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:08
Help Cole Jermaine Palmer
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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One other nook from Enzo Fernandez is slung into the six-yard field, however Martinez is then fouled by Cucurella and it will be an Aston Villa free-kick. Chelsea might remorse not scoring a second aim throughout this half, as they’ve been by far the higher aspect.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:07
Objective Enzo Jeremías Fernández
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:06
Little doubt respiratory closely after his horrendous error – and subsequent save – Martinez requires remedy for a knock. Because the medics dash off the pitch and clear him to proceed, Enzo Fernandez tees up a corner-kick from the left. It involves nothing, although.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:05
CLOSE ESCAPE! In some way, Martinez avoids making a gift of a gift-wrapped aim! He presents the ball straight to Jackson, who is obvious by means of, however the large goalkeeper shortly scrambles and makes a vital cease by smothering the ball. Villa breathe once more!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:02
Martinez leaps up above a crowd to soundly area Neto’s threatening inswinging cross from the proper, as Chelsea’s seek for a second aim continues.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:01
Rogers buys a free-kick inside his personal half, easing the constructing strain on VIlla’s defence. If the away aspect can preserve their deficit down to at least one till half-time, they could regard that as a suitable end result.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
14:00
CLOSE! After a protracted build-up, Chelsea lastly take their unusually close-range free-kick. First, Palmer has his drive saved by Martinez, then a sea of white shirts descend on Lavia, who sees a follow-up shot blocked! It is determined defending from Aston Villa, nevertheless it will get the job executed!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:57
SAVE! Palmer assessments Martinez with a low drive in direction of the right-hand aspect of the online, which the goalkeeper flies throughout to maintain out. Nonetheless, moments later, Torres touches the ball again to his ‘keeper, who then picks it up. It’s going to be an oblique free-kick for Chelsea, simply eight or 9 yards from aim!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:56
Because the begin of Might, solely Erling Haaland (18) has scored extra objectives within the Premier League than Nicolas Jackson (12), whose early strike right now is separating the perimeters at Stamford Bridge. There is a transient lull now, with play largely going down in midfield.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:52
Chelsea are simply edging the possession thus far, with 54% to Villa’s 46%, whereas there have been two makes an attempt apiece. The hosts have not precisely dominated the early proceedings, nevertheless it’s clear they’re the extra fluent aspect.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:50
Martinez is in no hurry to distribute the ball, as he dwells on it for a number of seconds whereas scoping out the state of play in entrance of him. That pulls jeers from the house followers, who do not respect the goalkeeper slowing Chelsea’s tempo.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:48
SAVE! Sanchez makes a sensible cease! Watkins steals away from Fofana on the left aspect of the world, then strikes right into a capturing place. From shut vary, he fails to seek out the online, as Sanchez narrows down the angle and smothers his shot! Watkins has scored only one aim in his final seven matches.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:47
After Neto drives inside from his place out on the proper flank, he eases previous Digne and tees up a shot. From the sting of the field, he skews a wayward try properly huge of the left-hand publish.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:45
Tielemans fails to pick the run of Watkins with a low throughball, permitting Sanchez to go away his line and accumulate it. The away aspect have but to provide any important menace within the ultimate third.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:43
After a short delay for Philogene to obtain remedy for a knock, the motion resumes. Can Aston Villa reply to their newest setback? They’re absolutely low in confidence after latest outcomes, whereas their hosts are flying excessive.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:39
As anticipated, Chelsea are having many of the ball, with Aston Villa being pushed again. An Enzo Fernandez cross into the field is safely gathered by his worldwide team-mate Martinez.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:38
Objective Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:38
Caicedo final began at right-back in a Premier League sport in Might 2023 – throughout a 4-1 loss for Brighton towards Newcastle. He has been drifting inside to assist out Chelsea’s midfield thus far, so it is an attention-grabbing tactical tweak by Maresca.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:32
Sporting white and sky-blue, Aston Villa kick off – we’re underneath manner at Stamford Bridge!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:29
The gamers are out on the pitch, and kick-off on this Premier League contest is now simply moments away!
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:29
Aiming to revive his ailing aspect, Emery makes 5 adjustments in comparison with Aston Villa’s final league match – their most from one top-flight sport to a different this season. Digne, Konsa, Money, Kamara and Philogene all are available in, with the latter making simply his second Premier League begin.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:24
Solely Sancho retains his place within the Chelsea lineup following Thursday’s Convention League win, whereas there are three adjustments from final week’s sport towards Leicester Metropolis. Portuguese pair Joao Felix and Pedro Neto come into the hosts’ beginning XI, alongside Lavia.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:18
SUBS: Robin Olsen, Diego Carlos, Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley, Jhon Duran, Emiliano Buendia, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Leon Bailey.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Money, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans; John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Jaden Philogene; Ollie Watkins.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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SUBS: Filip Jorgensen, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku, Malo Gusto, Renato Veiga.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Moises Caicedo, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella; Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia; Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto; Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:08
With no win in seven video games, Aston Villa arrive in London on the again of latest attracts with Juventus and Crystal Palace. Since beating Bologna on the finish of October, Unai Emery’s males have slumped down the standings in each the Champions League and England’s prime flight. Now outdoors of the all-important prime eight locations within the former, Villa additionally sit ninth within the latter. Nonetheless, victory right now would take the Birmingham membership stage on factors with their hosts.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
13:08
Finishing a defeat-free November, Chelsea have continued their resurgence because the final worldwide break, following a 2-1 victory over Enzo Maresca’s outdated membership Leicester Metropolis with a 2-0 win over Heidenheim within the UEFA Convention League. The latter outcome preserved their 100% report in Europe’s third-tier competitors, which means that the Blues are assured a playoff place no less than. Although outcomes yesterday dropped them right down to fifth within the Premier League, one other win right now would take them third – no less than for a number of hours.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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Chelsea vs Aston Villa
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