Chelsea will aim to continue their strong form when they host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. The Blues recorded a routine win over Leicester on the road last weekend, showcasing their growing confidence under Enzo Maresca. With key players fit and firing, Maresca can once again field the best possible starting XI, though Reece James remains is sidelined through injury. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be Cole Palmer.
Aston Villa players, on the other hand, may feel tired after their midweek Champions League clash with Juventus. Unai Emery faces fitness concerns, with Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Ezri Konsa, and Jacob Ramsey all doubtful for the trip to London. While Villa’s quality can never be underestimated, their depleted squad and potential tiredness could make this a tough clash. Given Chelsea’s fine form in the English top flight, we predict that the visitors are going to return to Birmingham empty-handed.
Score Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Aston Villa