Overview
- Kickoff is 17:30 GMT at Stamford Bridge, with live coverage on Sky Sports in the UK and Peacock in the US.
- Aston Villa sit third after 10 consecutive wins in all competitions and can equal a 111-year club record with an 11th.
- Chelsea are fourth and seven points behind Villa, having won only two of their last seven matches across competitions.
- Enzo Maresca says Liam Delap and Estevao Willian are back in training, with Cole Palmer ready to play 90 minutes if required.
- Villa remain short in central defence with Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings injured, and Evann Guessand is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.