Aston Villa’s decent start to the campaign has stalled somewhat. Unai Emery’s men head to Stamford Bridge without a win in seven games, although an extremely harsh VAR call did halt them from beating Juventus through a last-gasp Morgan Rogers winner in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Aston Villa haven't won a Premier League game for six weeks, but they are only three points off fouth-placed Chelsea heading into their meeting with the Blues at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Unai Emery's side made their best start to a top-flight campaign for 25 years after beating Fulham last month,

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

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 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.