Jack Grealish’s return precipitated a fine win over Tottenham and now the Aston Villa faithful have a chance to see their man in action for the first time this year. But will it be the last? The talisman will surely have suitors this summer and, if he upstages Chelsea’s creative forces, interest could kick into a higher gear. Thomas Tuchel’s side cannot afford this to happen to avoid missing out on Champions League football next season. Win and they are in the hat again, lose and they face the possible ignominy of falling out of the top four and failing to qualify as potential beaten finalists in this year’s edition. Graham Searles
Sunday 4pm Sky Sports Action
Venue Villa Park
Last season Aston Villa 1 Chelsea 2
Referee Stuart Attwell
This season G22 Y82 R3 3.86 cards/game
Odds H 6-1 A 1-2 D 4-1
ASTON VILLA
Subs from Steer, Taylor, Nakamba, Jota, Davis, Chrisene, Heaton, Engels, Hayden, Ramsey, Wesley, Elmohamady, Philogene-Bidace, Chukwuemeka
Doubtful None
Injured Sanson (knee, unknown), Trezeguet (knee, unknown), Cash (hamstring, unknown)
Suspended None
Unavailable Barkley (loan terms)
Discipline Y64 R4
Form DWLDLW
Leading scorer Watkins 14
CHELSEA
Subs from Arrizabalaga, Caballero, Christensen, Zouma, Alonso, Emerson, Kanté, Gilmour, Hudson-Odoi, Giroud, Abraham, Havertz, Ziyech, Anjorin
Doubtful Kanté (hamstring), Havertz (hamstring)
Injured None
Suspended None
Discipline Y46 R2
Form DWWWLW
Leading scorer Jorginho 7
