"Stumbling Aston Villa hope to keep Chelsea six points behind them after a top-five clash at Villa Park on Wednesday. Unai Emery's once high-flying Villans have won just three times since December 30 and have slipped out of third place with 51 points after a 3W-3D-4L run over their last 10 PL contests."
"Chelsea had surged up into the top-four picture with a four-game PL winning streak early this year which included wins over Brentford, Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Wolves. But Liam Rosenior's men have since drawn Leeds and Burnley at home before a weekend loss at Arsenal left them on 45 points, three points behind fifth-place Liverpool and six behind Villa."
"Both sides are due for a big performance and a win. Sometimes that's the prescription for a draw. Chelsea might have a leg up in health and quality but Villa Park will be behind its men as both sides ramp up for the Champions League in a week."
Aston Villa faces Chelsea at Villa Park in a crucial top-five matchup. Villa, managed by Unai Emery, has struggled recently with only three wins since December 30, slipping from third place to 51 points after a 3W-3D-4L run in their last ten matches. Chelsea, under Liam Rosenior, surged into contention with a four-game winning streak but has since stalled with draws against Leeds and Burnley, plus a loss to Arsenal, leaving them on 45 points, six behind Villa. Both teams face significant injury concerns heading into the match, with Villa missing Tielemans, McGinn, and Kamara, while Chelsea is without Estevao, Neto, and Colwill. The prediction suggests a draw is likely as both teams prepare for Champions League action.
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