Chelsea team news: The news is mostly good, especially with half the team rested midweek while the B-lineup jetted off to Germany to take care of business against Heidenheim in the Europa Conference League. Those who had been nursing minor knocks and injuries should all be good to go, including Malo Gusto, Pedro Neto, and Cole Palmer.

Enzo Maresca's side comes into this matchup unbeaten in their last five outings in all competitions. They cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Heidenheim in the Conference League midweek, having dispatched of Leicester City 2-1 beforehand in their previous league outing.

Chelsea are back on their travels on Thursday night as they face 1. FC Heidenheim in the Conference League. Enzo Maresca's side are on the verge of securing their spot in the knockout stages after winning all three of their matches so far in the League Phase.

Chelsea can make a real statement this weekend if they secure all three points against Aston Villa. The Blues welcome Unai Emery's side to Stamford Bridge on Sunday knowing a win could propel them up to second,

Chelsea are looking to claim consecutive wins in the Premier League when they face Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea fans are calling for Filip Jorgensen to replace Robert Sanchez as Chelsea's new number one after an incredible display versus Heidenheim.

Chelsea will hope to have Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto available again for their Premier League clash against Aston Villa this weekend. As has become custom, Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to his side for Thursday’s Europa Conference League win over Heidenheim with Noni Madueke and Levi Colwill the only regulars to even make the trip to Germany.

Chelsea return to Premier League action at home to Aston Villa on December 1. Here's the latest team news and predicted lineups.