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Match details:
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Villa Park
May 23rd, 20:30
Preview:
Aston Villa have nothing to play for, but they still have a big say in the top 4 race. They are up against Chelsea, who are sitting 3rd in the table right now.
Aston Villa are 11th in the table right now and will finish there regardless of the results today. They have been in decent form with 2 wins and a draw in the tier last 5 games.
Chelsea are 3rd and know that they need to win to finish in the same position. A loss or draw would see them depending on the results on Leicester Citys and Liverpools games for Champions Lague football next season.
Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Chelsea earlier this season.
Suspension and injuries:
Aston Villa: Trézéguet, Matthew Cash and Morgan Sanson are ruled out. Ross Barkley cannot play against Chelsea.
Chelsea: No player is ruled out but Kante, Havertz and Christensen face late fitness tests.
Probable starting XI:
Aston Villa
Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa, Kortney Hause, Tyrone Mings, Matt Targett, John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Bertrand Traoré, Jack Grealish, Anwar El Ghazi, Ollie Watkins
Chelsea
Edouard Mendy, Reece James, Thiago Silva, Antonio Rüdiger, César Azpilicueta, Mateo Kovačić, Jorginho, Ben Chilwell, Christian Pulišić, Mason Mount, Timo Werner
Top picks:
Timo Werner: The German has not been at his best this season and had 2 goals ruled out in the last game. He will be desperate to finish the season on a high and get on the scoresheet.
Mason Mount: The Chelsea Player of the Season will be looking to do the same and get his side Champions League football next season. He has 5 assists this season.
Ollie Watkins: The best pick from Aston Villa as he will be leading the attack. The striker could trouble the Chelsea defence and sneak a goal.
Captaincy options:
- Timo Werner
- Mason Mount
- Ollie Watkins
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