BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa celebrates at full-time during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on December 21, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Aston Villa heads to London this evening aiming for their 11th straight win to keep their title hopes alive.
Under Unai Emery, the team has become the most efficient in the league, combining strong tactics with the sharp finishing of Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins. With their confidence high, the Villans are looking to solidify their spot in the top three.
Against a Chelsea team that’s been inconsistent, Villa sees a chance to take on another traditional “Big Six” opposer. This month alone, Emery has guided the team to victories over Arsenal and Manchester United, and a win today would tie a club record set in 1914.
Unai Emery has to adjust his attack as Evann Guessand joins the Ivory Coast squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. However, Jadon Sancho returns to the squad after being unavailable to play against his parent club, Manchester United. His return offers creativity on the wing, although Harvey Elliott is still doubtful due to an illness.
The defense is a concern despite the winning streak. Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings are out with calf and hamstring injuries, respectively, so Victor Lindelöf will team up with Ezri Konsa in central defense. Ross Barkley, a former Chelsea player, is also unavailable due to a knee issue, leaving the midfield responsibilities to Amadou Onana and Boubacar Kamara.
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Lindelöf, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins
The Premier League match will take place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Kick-off is set for 17:30 GMT.
The match can be viewed live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 17:00 GMT.
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