"It was a very good week, we worked really hard with the players that we have and then time to recover players. "If you are involved in European competition it’s difficult. "For the fans of course it is difficult because normally Chelsea is a club that is involved in the European competitions, but at the moment we are not. "I think we need to take advantage of the situation.
" 4Pochettino took the positives from Chelsea not playing in EuropeCredit: Getty Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Match facts Chelsea lost this exact fixture 2-0 last season but haven't lost consecutive home league meetings with Aston Villa since a run of three between 1930 and 1933. Following their 2-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in April, Aston Villa are looking to win back-to-back league games against the Blues for the first time since October 1993. So far in 2023, Chelsea have had the joint-fewest wins (5) and have the lowest goals-per-game average (0. 86) of any Premier League team to have played across both campaigns.
Chelsea have won just two of their last 13 Premier League home games (D6 L5), with those coming last season against relegated Leeds, and this season against promoted Luton. Their six home league defeats so far in 2023 is their most at Stamford Bridge in a calendar year since 1993 (7). Only Brighton's (22) Premier League games have seen more goals scored so far this season than Aston Villa's (21 – F11 A10). The Villans have scored 3+ goals in all three of their wins, while their two defeats have both been by a 3+ goal margin. After having won six of their first eight away Premier League games under Unai Emery (D1 L1), Aston Villa have now won just one of their last seven on the road (D2 L4). However, the Villans are so far unbeaten in London under Emery in the league (W2 D2).
A number of them should return to the lineup for the trip to Chelsea, although Villa do still have a few players missing. Diego Carlos, Tyrone Mings and Emiliano Buendia will not be available for the journey to Stamford Bridge, while the game could come too soon for the returning Bertrand Traore. Watkins and Diaby are certain to start in attack, while Luiz should take his place back off Youri Tielemans in midfield. Alex Moreno has been on the bench for the last two matches as he eases his way back into the first-team picture, although he may not be ready to start against Chelsea.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Luiz; Diaby, McGinn, Bailey; Watkins. Chelsea's dismal start to the season could get even worse when Villa arrive at Stamford Bridge this Sunday. The Villans won this fixture last season and are exactly the type of high-intensity, well-organised side that will cause the Blues lots of issues.
It's been something of a rollercoaster ride for Villa supporters already this season, the Midlands side having won three and lost two of their opening five league games. Heavy defeats to Newcastle United and Liverpool, as well as a narrow loss to Legia Warsaw in the Europa Conference League, will concern Unai Emery ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's clash. Chelsea vs Aston Villa H2H record (last five games)CountryTV channel/live streamUnited KingdomNot availableUnited StatesPeacockCanadafuboTV CanadaJames is still missing for Chelsea / Visionhaus/GettyImagesChelsea could field a pretty impressive starting lineup of injured players, with the Blues still missing a number of key men for the visit of Aston Villa.
Unai Emery's side want to be competing for a top four spot this year, and they stand a good chance of managing to make it if they keep playing like this. Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Date and how to follow This Premier League clash is set to take place on Sunday, September 24. Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is scheduled for 2pm. This fixture will not be televised on UK screens due to it not being selected for broadcast. However, highlights will be available on the Sky Sports website and app shortly after the end of the match and then later on Match of the Day 2. talkSPORT will have updates from west London throughout while talkSPORT.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & predictionChelsea are looking to kickstart their season when they host Aston Villa in the Premier League this Sunday afternoon. The Blues have endured a rotten opening few weeks of the new campaign, winning just one league match against newly-promoted Luton Town. Mauricio Pochettino's side have failed to score in successive matches resulting in a defeat to Nottingham Forest and a draw with Bournemouth as talk of crisis begins to accelerate.
While it's near impossible to predict how Chelsea will line up with so many injury concerns and Pochettino frequently changing his system, the Blues could revert back to a 3-4-2-1 for the visit of Villa. Chelsea predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (3-4-2-1): Sanchez; Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gusto, Fernandez, Caicedo, Chilwell; Sterling, Gallagher; Jackson. Carlos has had rotten luck with injuries at Villa / Matthew Ashton - AMA/GettyImagesEmery made a number of changes for Villa's disappointing 3-2 defeat in Poland on Thursday, with the likes of Ollie Watkins, Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres, Matty Cash and Douglas Luiz not starting.
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Meanwhile for Villa, Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia are likely to be out for the whole season after sustaining ACL injuries. Jacob Ramsey returned to action in midweek while Alex Moreno is being eased back into the squad. 4James is one of several key Blues player on the sidelinesCredit: Getty Chelsea vs Aston Villa: What has been said? Chelsea manager Pochettino has been speaking about an important week off while other teams featured in Europe. He said: "I think for us it’s about recovering players from injuries and the players who were out in the international break. "In these circumstances for us, it is good to have time to work.
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Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Marcus Bettinelli, Armado Broja and Benoit Badiashile are still missing for Pochettino, with several of those absentees not likely to return for some time. Moises Caicedo's fitness still needs to be assessed after suffering a knee injury on international duty and missing the Bournemouth draw. Noni Madueke and Marc Cucurella could also be involved having recovered from injury and illness respectively.
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