Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League - Blues without at least seven players for tough trip as Enzo Maresca’s fitness woes worsen

The two sides faced off at Stamford Bridge at the start of December, which Chelsea comfortably won 3-0 thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer. The West Londoners pose a strong recent record at Villa Park, winning on six of their last eight visits and losing just once.