Chelsea v Aston Villa: Commentary, updates, goals and stats

Aston Villa will hope to maintain their title challenge – and silence the doubters – with a win at Chelsea this evening.

Unai Emery’s men have won their last 10 games in all competitions and went into Christmas just three points behind leaders Arsenal.

Chelsea’s realistic aim over the coming months is to secure a place in the Champions League for next season.

The Blues played well at Newcastle last weekend, in the second half at least, to hit back from 2-0 down to salvage a point.