Chelsea vs Aston Villa fans on television were left without commentary on Sky Sports

Chelsea vs Aston Villa was the first match of a Premier League double-header on Sky Sports, ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester City, but there were early issues with the broadcast

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Updates from 1.30pm GMT kick-offs across the groundsLive scoreboard | And send Luke a mail How big is three points against Aston Villa, Enzo Maresca is asked. (I live for this stuff.) “It’s a big game,” Maresca says. “It will be a tough game, the same as the rest. We are not focused on the top four. We are just focused on the game.” Continue reading...

Chelsea centre-back Levi Colwill boldly claimed that his side are "battering most teams" while lauding the impact of manager Enzo Maresca.

Juventus have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who is also a target for Man Utd and has a buy-back clause in his contract with former club Man City

Moises Caicedo could be lining up at right-back for the Blues as Enzo Fernandez starts alongside Romeo Lavia in midfield

FixturesChelsea Vs. Aston Villa - Sun, Dec 1st 2024, 13:30 Team news is in from Stamford Bridge ahead of Aston Villa’s Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. Manager Unai Emery has made two changes to his starting XI from his side’s UEFA Champions League game against Juventus in midweek. Ezri Konsa comes into defence in place of Diego Carlos, while Jaden Philogene makes his first Premier League start of the season. Carlos and Leon Bailey are among the substitutes in west London. Here are the teams in full… Aston Villa: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, Philogene, Rogers, McGinn, Watkins. Subs: Olsen, Carlos, Mings, Barkley, Durán, Buendía, Maatsen, Bogarde, Bailey.

Chelsea news as Ian Maatsen returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time since summer transfer with a sale his only way forward

The latest Chelsea news as the Blues are back in Premier League action on Sunday with the head coach facing some selection dilemmas.

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery says finishing in the top seven is still their target this season despite a recent dip in form but says a win at Chelsea would be a big boost heading in o the busy Christmas period of fixtures.

Blues looking for a third straight win over opponents who are now without a victory in seven games

Chelsea could be in for a battle with Juventus, as the European giants have reportedly registered an interest in Liam Delap as a replacement for Dusan Vlahovic.

Live and extensive coverage from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea entertain top four rivals Aston Villa this afternoon as the Blues look to keep the pressure on Manchester City