Chelsea will aim to build on their strong start to the Premier League season today when they take on Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Thomas Tuchel’s took a first-half lead against Liverpool at Anfield before the international but were forced to defend for a point with 10 men after Reece James was sent off for handling the ball on the line.
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The European champions showed impressive resolve to emerge with their unbeaten start to the season intact, following their impressive opening wins over Crystal Palace and Arsenal.
Aston Villa should pose more of a threat than Palace managed in Chelsea’s home opener last month, with striker Danny Ings already off the mark with two goals for his new side. Dean Smith will be without Emiliano Buendia, who scored Villa’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw against Brentford before the international break.
Here’s everything you need to know before the Premier League match this evening.
What time is it on?
The match will kick off at 5:30pm BST on Saturday 11 September.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting at 5:00pm. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
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Confirmed line-ups
Chelsea: Mendy; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; Hudson-Odoi, Kovacic, Saul, Alonso; Ziyech, Lukaku, Havertz
Aston Villa: Steer; Cash, Tuanzebe, Mings, Konsa, Targett; J Ramsey, D Luiz, McGinn; Watkins, Ings
Odds
Chelsea: 2/7
Draw: 9/2
Aston Villa: 10/1
Prediction
Even if Lukaku is unavailable, Chelsea should be too strong against a Villa side whose trip to Stamford Bridge has come at a testing time following the international break. Back Dean Smith’s side to get on target, perhaps through Danny Ings, but Chelsea to win by two-clear goals. Chelsea 3-1 Aston Villa
