Overview
- Chelsea host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, December 27, with a 5:30pm GMT kick-off on Sky Sports Main Event.
- Enzo Maresca confirmed Liam Delap and Estêvão are available after recent injuries, with Delap back sooner than first feared following a shoulder problem.
- Maresca said Cole Palmer is ready to play 90 minutes after a managed return from groin and toe issues across recent games.
- The Chelsea head coach will serve a one-match touchline ban and watch from the stands, with Willy Caballero and Danny Walker leading on the sideline.
- Villa sit third and seven points above fourth-placed Chelsea after 10 straight wins, while long-term absentees Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia remain out for the hosts.