Graham Potter’s side is hoping to secure their place in the top four, while Steven Gerrard battles to make it through another day as Aston Villa’s boss.

A redesigned Chelsea squad goes away from home to battle it out against Aston Villa as Graham Potter hopes to extend Chelsea’s incredible run of form across all competitions. Since his arrival from Brighton, Potter has changed Chelsea’s mindset and been able to help them reach their maximum potential.

The Blues are fresh off the 2-0 defeat of AC Milan at the San Siro and are hoping to improve their good form. At present, the Blues are currently in 4 fourth place and are currently being pursued by Erik Ten Haag’s Manchester United who is just one point further. Potter would like Chelsea to be firmly established within the Premier League something that has already been accomplished in Europe. The biggest concern for the Blues could be Reece James’ injury which could be a major issue for him for up to eight weeks. This England international could be out for the majority of Chelsea’s games and could lead Potter to alter his strategy.

The manager of Aston Villa has a sword that hangs on his head that is likely to fall very quickly. The Clarets have won only one game in the last five matches, losing three, and drawing one. They’re currently in 16 places, which is just two points away from being safe. Steven Gerrard knows that the match with Chelsea could be one of his final chances before he’s sent to the exit ramp.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea confirmed line-ups

Aston Villa XI (4-3-3): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Young; McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey; Bailey, Ings, Watkins

Chelsea XI (3-4-3):Arrizabalaga; Cucurella, Silva, Chalobah; Chilwell, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Mount; Sterling, Aubameyang, Havertz

Aston Villa vs Chelsea LIVE updates

Commentary

• End 14Match, Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 2.
• 90’+6’end Second Half closes, Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 2.
• 90’+6’cornerCorner, Chelsea. Conceded by Tyrone Mings.
• The attempt to block 89’s attempt is blocked. Philippe Coutinho’s (Aston Villa) left-footed attack from out of the box gets blocked. Assisted by Leander Dendoncker.
• 89’substitutionSubstitution, Chelsea. Armando Borja replaces Raheem Sterling.
• 88’offsideOffside, Chelsea. Ben Chilwell tries a through ball but Raheem Sterling is spotted offside.
• 88’s free kick wonJorginho (Chelsea) gets an uncontested free kick in the defensive half.
• The free kick of 88’s was lostFoul from Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa).
• The attempt to block 88’s attempt is blocked. Emiliano Buendia’s (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the right-hand side in the area is blocked.
• 87’cornerCorner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Cesar Azpilicueta.
• 85’s free kick wonMason Mount (Chelsea) gets a free kick during the defensive half.
• 85’free kick, lostFoul by Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).
• 84’attempt savedAttempt saved. Raheem Sterling’s (Chelsea) left-footed strike from the right edge of the goal is saved centre of the field. Assisted by Cesar Azpilicueta.
• The 83’yellow cardMason Mount (Chelsea) is given the yellow card as a foul that is considered to be a serious one.
• Free kick 83’losedFoul By Mason Mount (Chelsea).
• Free kick 83 wonEmiliano Buendia (Aston Villa) is awarded a free kick during the defensive half.
• 81’free kick that was lostFoul from Conor Gallagher (Chelsea).
• Free kick 81 on Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa) is awarded free kicks in the attacking half.
• 78’substitutionSubstitution, Aston Villa. Leander Dendoncker replaces Jacob Ramsey.
• 78’offsideOffside, Aston Villa. Ezri Konsa attempts to hit to pass a ball through however Emiliano Buendia gets caught offside.
• 77’free kick that was lost foul from Conor Gallagher (Chelsea).
• a free kick on Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa) gets an uncontested free kick in the defensive half.
• 76’free kick won by Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea) gets a free kick during the defensive half.
• Free kick 76’s lostFoul from Ashley Young (Aston Villa).
• 75’missAttempt missed. Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) striker from the middle of the box goes on the left. It is assisted by Matty Cash who crosses after the corner.
• 74’cornerCorner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Kalidou Koulibaly.
• 73’substitutionSubstitution, Aston Villa. Philippe Coutinho replaces John McGinn.
• 71’missAttempt missed. Raheem Sterling’s (Chelsea) strike from the middle in the area is within but is missed to the left. The goal is assisted with a cross by Conor Gallagher with a cross.
• 70’cornerCorner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Trevoh Chalobah.
• 69’cornerCorner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Conor Gallagher.
• 66’substitutionSubstitution, Aston Villa. Emiliano Buendia replaces Leon Bailey.
• 65’goalGoal! Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 2. Mason Mount (Chelsea) from a free kick and a right-footed shot towards the centre in the centre of the goal.
• 65’substitutionSubstitution, Chelsea. Jorginho replaces Mateo Kovacic.
• Free kick 64′ wonMason Mount (Chelsea) is awarded a free kick during the attacking half.
• 64’free kick lostFoul Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa).
• 62’attempt savedAttempt saved. John McGinn (Aston Villa) left footed shot from inside the box has been saved at the lower left corner.
• “61” yellow cardKalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea) is given the yellow card as an offence.
• Free kick of 61’s lostFoul from Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea).
• Free kick 61 won Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) is awarded a free kick during the attacking half.
• 61’free kick awarded to Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea) gets a free kick in the attacking side.
• Free kick of 61’s that was lost By Leon Bailey (Aston Villa).
• 59’offsideOffside, Aston Villa. Ashley Young tries a through ball however Danny Ings is caught offside.
• 58’substitutionSubstitution, Chelsea. Conor Gallagher replaces Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
• 56’missAttempt missed. Ollie Watkins’s (Aston Villa) left-footed shot coming from the left of the box goes in the direction of the right. Assisted by Ashley Young.
• 54’missAttempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) striker from the middle of the box goes over towards the left. The goal is assisted by Matty Cash, who crosses.
• 52’missAttempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) head-on from a very close range is missed to the left. It was assisted by Leon Bailey with a cross after an angle.
• 52’cornerCorner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Thiago Silva.
• 51’cornerCorner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Thiago Silva.
• 47’free kick, lostFoul by Mason Mount (Chelsea).
• The free kick of 47’s won Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) is awarded an opportunity to kick a free ball in the defensive half.
• 46’attempt blocked Attempt blocked. Mason Mount’s (Chelsea) left-footed shot from the middle of the area is stopped. Assisted by Cesar Azpilicueta.
• start second Half begins Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 1.
• 45’substitutionSubstitution, Chelsea. Cesar Azpilicueta replaces Marc Cucurella.
• 45’substitutionSubstitution, Chelsea. Kalidou Koulibaly is replaced by Kai Havertz.
• 45’+3’end 1st Half is over Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 1.
• 45’+2’free kick awarded to Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea) gets an unofficial free kick in the defensive half.
• 45’+2’free kick, lostFoul from John McGinn (Aston Villa).
• 45’missAttempt missed. Danny Ings’ (Aston Villa) goal from the centre of the field is not high enough. The goal was scored by Matty Cash who crossed.
• The attempt to block 44’s attempt is blocked. Danny Ings’ (Aston Villa) right-footed shot out of the box has been blocked.
• 43’free kick, lostFoul by Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea).
• A free kick of 43 yards wool lie Watkins (Aston Villa) gets an uncontested free kick in the attacking half.
• 40’free kick that was lostFoul from Kai Havertz (Chelsea).
• A free kick of 40’s wonAshley Young (Aston Villa) gets an uncontested free kick in the defensive half.
• 40’postRaheem sterling (Chelsea) is able to hit his bar using a right-footed shot from the middle in the middle of the pitch. Assisted by Kai Havertz.
• Free kick 39′ wonKai Arertz (Chelsea) is awarded an uncontested free kick in the defensive half.
• 39’free kick that was lost foul By Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).
• 38’free kick lostFoul from Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea).
• Free kick 38′ won Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) is awarded an uncontested free kick in the defensive half.
• 37’free kick won Ruben LoftusCheek (Chelsea) gets a free kick during the defensive half.
• 37’free kick, lost foul from Leon Bailey (Aston Villa).
• 36’missAttempt missed. Leon Bailey’s (Aston Villa) left-footed shot beyond the area of play is way too high coming from a direct free kick.
• 33′ yellow garden Chilwell (Chelsea) is given the yellow card as an unintentional foul.
• 33’free kick, lostFoul By Ben Chilwell (Chelsea).
• Free kick 33 won Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) gets free kicks in the attacking half.
• 31’cornerCorner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
• 31’attempt savedAttempt saved. Danny Ings’ (Aston Villa) goal from close to the goal is saved at the top right-hand corner of the goal. It is assisted By Leon Bailey with a cross.
• 30’attempt savedAttempt saved. Kai Havertz’s (Chelsea) left shot with a foot from the middle of the area is saved middle of the field. Assisted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
• 29’attempt savedAttempt saved. Danny Ings’ (Aston Villa) right-footed shot coming from the right-hand edge of the area is saved at the lower right corner.
• Free kick 27′ wonMason Mount (Chelsea) gets an unofficial kick on the left wing.
• 27’free kick lostFoul Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).
• 27’attempt savedAttempt saved. John McGinn’s (Aston Villa) right-footed shot from a very difficult angle to the left side is saved in the lower right corner.
• 22’free kick awarded to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Chelsea) is awarded one free-kick on Chelsea’s left side.
• 22’free kick, lostFoul by Matty Cash (Aston Villa).
• 21’offsideOffside, Aston Villa. Jacob Ramsey tries a through ball however, Danny Ings is caught offside.
• 21’attempt savedAttempt saved. Jacob Ramsey’s (Aston Villa) right-footed shot from the middle of the box is saved in the lower left corner.
• 21’attempt savedAttempt saved. John McGinn’s (Aston Villa) left-footed shot coming from the middle of the area is saved by the left bottom corner. Assisted by Ollie Watkins.
• 18 free kicks were awarded to Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea) gets free kicks in the attacking half.
• 18’free kick lostFoul John McGinn (Aston Villa).
• 16. Free free kick wonMason Mount (Chelsea) gets an unofficial kick in the defensive half.
• 16’free kick lostFoul John McGinn (Aston Villa).
• 15’postLeon Bailey (Aston Villa) hit the bar with an effort from a close distance. Assisted by John McGinn.
• 12’free kick, lostFoul by Kai Havertz (Chelsea).
• 12-free kick won Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) gets an uncontested free kick in the defensive half.
• 10’missAttempt missed. Mateo Kovacic’s (Chelsea) right left-footed shot from the outside of the box is high. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.
• 6’goalGoal! Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 1. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right shot with a foot from the middle of the box until the corner on the right side of the box.
• 2’attempt savedAttempt saved. Douglas Luiz’s (Aston Villa) right-footed shot out of the box saves in the left bottom corner. It is assisted with a cross by Tyrone Mings with a cross.
• 1’attempt blocked Attempt blocked. Danny Ings’ (Aston Villa) left-footed shot coming from a tricky angle to the left side is blocked. The goal is assisted by Ezri Konsa who has a headed pass.
• 1. Free strike won Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) receives an unofficial shot on the right side.
• 1’free kick, lostFoul by Marc Cucurella (Chelsea).
• Start First Half begins.
• lineup Lineups have been announced, and players are getting ready.

The Aston Villa and Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League fixtures

Aston Villa travels away from home twice, facing Fulham as well as Newcastle United on the 21st and 29th of October, respectively. The Clarets will also play Brentford in the middle of the 23rd of October.

As Chelsea plays Manchester United on the 23rd of October. Then, Graham Potter travels to face his former club Brighton on the 29th of October. The club will play North London rivals Arsenal on the 6th of November.

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