Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread

[PeterWithesShin]

[PeterWithesShin]

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Watkins off the bench to score the winner.

[PhilVill]

Fair do's I think Tileman's far better alongside Kamara.

[Clampy]

Surprised he's left Onana out.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

At least we've got all our top goalscorers out there. If the defence can do their job alongside our beautiful midfield, why not?

Be clinical, Villa!

[cdbearsfan]

Surprised he's left Onana out.

Saving him for Arsenal's set pieces.

[Smirker]

Great line up.

Buzzing with that.

[rob_bridge]

Good line up.

They have a strong squad

[brontebilly]

Fair do's I think Tileman's far better alongside Kamara.

Think Emery had to make that change. Our midfield hasn't fired last two games and that's put pressure on our defence. Surprised he hasnt brought Digne back to try to hold Neto. Buendia had to get another chance, not sure at all about Malen leading the line but Ollie can't have many complaints.

They look very strong on paper but get in on top of them and they are very flaky at the back. Would take a draw, 2-2.

[Mister E]

Both teams look fairly attacking; could be an open game, which should suit us.

[tomd2103]

Surprised he's left Onana out.

Me too, as he gives an extra dimension in midfield, especially away from home.

[Mister E]

I thought he might have rested Cash today; or at least not started him.

[rob_bridge]

Fair do's I think Tileman's far better alongside Kamara.

Think Emery had to make that change. Our midfield hasn't fired last two games and that's put pressure on our defence. Surprised he has brought Digne back to try to hold Neto. Buendia had to get another chance, not sure at all about Malen leading the line but Ollie can't have many complaints.

They look very strong on paper but get in on top of them and they are very flaky at the back. Would take a draw, 2-2.

Front 6 for them look quite fearsome. Strong bench too.

We need Emi B and Morgan to exploit space between central midfield and defence as per Arsenal

[Clampy]

Surprised he's left Onana out.

Saving him for Arsenal's set pieces.

Good shout.