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Chelsea vs Aston Villa will be an intresting matchup. After the recent international break, Chelsea faces a crucial period of 11 Premier League games that could determine Graham Potter’s future as head coach. The team has underperformed and is not expected to make much of an impact against European champions Real Madrid. Therefore, Potter needs to revive the team’s league fortunes to keep his job.Unai Emery’s team has earned the same number of points as Chelsea, but they are placed one spot lower in the table. Aston Villa has a lot of confidence going into the game, having earned 10 points in their last four games while conceding only one goal.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Team News
Although Potter’s start at Stamford Bridge has been challenging due to injuries, he will be eager to make a push towards the end of the season, which includes a Champions League clash against holders Real Madrid. Chelsea will have to shuffle their lineup for the next game against Aston Villa, and some EPL analysts believe that this presents an opportunity for Ollie Watkins to score, which the price books are underestimating.
A win for Chelsea in the upcoming game against Aston Villa would help them consolidate their place in the top half of the table. In contrast, Aston Villa has struggled to maintain their position in the bottom half of the table. Currently sitting at the 11th spot with 38 points.
Predictions
Chelsea has shown some concerning signs of weakness against weaker teams in recent weeks. In their last three home league games, they lost to the bottom team Southampton, dropped points against an Everton team that is poor on the road, and showed little ambition in a lackluster win over Leeds. Although Aston Villa has scored six more goals than Chelsea this season, the latter has a more reliable goal threat in Ollie Watkins. The forward has scored eight goals and assisted three in 11 of his last 15 Premier League games for Aston Villa, scoring in six of his last eight.
Tips-
- Total goals over 2.5
- Aston Villa over 3.5 shots on target
