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Aston Villa

Pau Torres, Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana are among those missing for the hosts.
Leon Bailey and Ezri Konsa are both closer to returning from respective injuries, with the latter potentially fit enough to play here.
Konsa's possible return would be a timely one, with Axel Disasi ineligible to face his parent club.
Chelsea

Chelsea have issues in attack with Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu and Noni Madueke missing due to injury.
Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia are all injured, while Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended for the visitors.
Malo Gusto is expected to be available here after a slight issue at Brighton last week, but may not retain his starting spot.
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90+8'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+7'

Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) dribbles into the box, but Filip Jorgensen is quick enough to come off his line and stop him.
90+4'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Reece James (Chelsea), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
90+3'

Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
90

We will have 7 min. of added time.
89'

It's in! Marcus Rashford spots his teammate in a good position on the edge of the box and provides him with a nice pass. Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) doesn't think twice and rifles a low first-time shot past Filip Jorgensen. The score is now 2:1.
89'

Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) goes over to take the corner kick and it looks like he will send the ball into the penalty box.
89'

Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) goes in the referee's notebook after being shown a yellow card.
89'

Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a low drive towards the middle of the net, but Filip Jorgensen is alert and denies him.
88'

What a poor attempt! Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) drives another shot towards goal - this time from further out, but it couldn't have been worse if he had shot blindfolded. The ball goes into the stands.
85'

The ball is cleared after Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
84'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Chelsea, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
83'

There's a melee in the box, but the referee isn't interested in the appeals from Aston Villa for a penalty. Play continues.
83'

It seemed like Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.
82'

Aston Villa force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
78'

Here comes a substitution. Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) is brought on as a substitute for Morgan Rogers.
77'

Here is a change. Ollie Watkins is going off and Unai Emery gives the last tactical orders to Leon Bailey (Aston Villa).
76'

The referee signals a substitution. Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) is brought on as a substitute for Christopher Nkunku.
76'

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort.
75'

Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) is unable to feed an accurate cross into the box.
72'

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) makes a really bad tackle on his opponent and is relieved when the referee only shows him a yellow card.
70'

Matty Cash goes off the pitch and Andres Garcia (Aston Villa) comes on.
70'

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) has a chance after receiving a pass. He measures his shot from the edge of the box but it sails just wide of the left post.
69'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by John McGinn (Aston Villa) was quite harsh and Michael Oliver didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
69'

The current number of shots on target for both teams is 6:12.
67'

Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) sends in a lofted cross from a long-range free kick, but it goes out of play.
65'

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) plays a through ball but overhits it.
59'

Tyrone Mings is being substituted because of an injury. Unai Emery sends Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa) on the pitch.
59'

Here comes the VAR decision. The goal is given and Aston Villa players have a reason to celebrate!
58'

The Aston Villa players halt their celebrations as referee Michael Oliver makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
57'

It's in the back of the net! Marcus Rashford sprays a pass out to Marco Asensio (Aston Villa), and he has an easy job to slot the ball into an empty net. The score is 1:1.
56'

Michael Oliver shows a yellow card to Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) for his blatant foul.
56'

The Chelsea players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
53'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) takes the chance to have an effort at goal from inside the box but misses to the left of the target.
52'

Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
50'

Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
47'

Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
47'

The game is interrupted. One of the players from Chelsea is cautioned for aggressive play.
46'

Unai Emery has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) comes on the pitch for Jacob Ramsey.
46'

The second half has just started.
45+7'

The end of the first half.
45+6'

A rebound falls kindly for John McGinn (Aston Villa), but his shot from the edge of the box flies high over bar. None too pretty!
45+6'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Aston Villa, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
45+6'

Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) makes a rough challenge and Michael Oliver blows his whistle for a foul.
45+5'

Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
45+2'

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) sends a cross into the box, but Filip Jorgensen comes off his line to gather the ball.
45+1'

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
45

There will be a minimum of 6 min. of added time.
44'

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
43'

Reece James (Chelsea) holds his head in his hands after wasting a promising chance. He latches onto a rebound, creates some space for himself and fires the ball from the edge of the box well wide of the left post.
43'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.
42'

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
41'

The Chelsea players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
38'

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea) is unlucky with a goal-bound effort from the edge of the box. A brilliant save by Emiliano Martinez stops the ball from going inside right post.
36'

A brilliant individual effort! Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) tricks his way past challenges into the box and drags his shot narrowly wide of the left post.
36'

3:6 – the total goal attempt statistics.
34'

Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
31'

A rebound falls to Malo Gusto (Chelsea) who knows what to do with it. He drills a low shot from the edge of the penalty box, but Emiliano Martinez anticipates his intention and denies him with a nice quick save.
31'

Chelsea take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
30'

A brilliant individual effort! Cole Palmer (Chelsea) tricks his way past challenges into the box and drags his shot narrowly wide of the right post.
29'

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) receives a precise pass in the box and takes the shot early. The ball heads low towards the middle of the goal, but Filip Jorgensen shows off his skills and makes a brilliant save to deny him.
29'

Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
26'

A pass by Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
26'

Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) creates some space for himself to pick up a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a decent strike which goes a whisker over the crossbar.
25'

The free kick is delivered by Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
24'

Moises Caicedo (Chelsea) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
23'

Michael Oliver blows his whistle. Pedro Neto (Chelsea) commits a foul after dangerous play.
21'

Wow, what an escape. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) has an effort from inside the box but it's brilliantly blocked.
20'

The foul by Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) was seen by Michael Oliver who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
19'

Filip Jorgensen pulls off a great save to deny Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) who, makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive towards the middle of the goal.
19'

Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) bangs in a header at goal from near the penalty spot after a decent cross, but it lacks power and accuracy and spins well past the left post.
16'

Levi Colwill (Chelsea) makes a strong challenge and Michael Oliver blows for a foul.
16'

Malo Gusto (Chelsea) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
16'

Great teamplay by Chelsea as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
11'

Pedro Neto receives a sweet cross inside the box from Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), but one of the defenders rushes in bravely to intercept the ball.
9'

Goal! Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) fires home from very close range after latching on to a pass from Pedro Neto. The score is 0:1.
8'

Problems for Enzo Maresca as Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Tosin Adarabioyo replaces him.
6'

Looks like Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
6'

Chelsea enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
3'

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

Chelsea will kick-off.

Michael Oliver is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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