This home defeat against Aston Villa was entirely of their own making - all-too-familiar issues need to be addressed

Chelsea enters Saturday on a bit of a whimper on all fronts. After beating Barcelona in UEFA Champions League action last month, the club has gone winless in its past four matches. Along with losing to Leeds United earlier this month, the Blues only have draws against Arsenal and Bournemouth.

Preview the matchup between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

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Arsenal have effectively confirmed plans to implement safe standing at the Emirates Stadium by February, announcing their intention to utilise the system when Chelsea visit.Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty

Following previous occasions in April 2023 and September 2023, the England striker became the first Premier League player ever to score the winner on three separate visits to Chelsea, and this one was especially painful for Enzo Maresca’s side, who had squandered a half-time lead to lose.

ASTON VILLA look to continue their stunning 10-match winning run as they face Chelsea this evening. Unai Emery’s men are the most in-form side in Europe and currently sit third in the

Newcastle booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 home win over Fulham, settled by Lewis Miley’s stoppage-time goal. That result followed last weekend’s 1-0 league defeat at Sunderland, leaving Eddie Howe’s side 12th in the table after 16 matches.