Chelsea v Aston Villa live stream, Sky Sports, Saturday 11 September, 5.30pm BST
Chelsea will be looking to continue their fine start to the season when they host Aston Villa in the late kick-off on Saturday.
Thomas Tuchel's side have accumulated seven points from a possible nine so far, having beaten Crystal Palace and Arsenal, and drawn with Liverpool.
The Blues were arguably unfortunate not to have won at Anfield last time out: they were the better team in the first half but lost the initiative after Reece James was sent off just before the interval. Chelsea successfully repelled Liverpool's attack in the second half, and had chances of their own to win the game. Tuchel will be pleased with how his team have started the campaign.
Aston Villa went down 3-2 to Watford on the opening weekend, but bounced back to beat Newcastle the following weekend. A 1-1 draw with Brentford last time out means this has been a mixed start for Dean Smith's side, who are still adjusting to life after Jack Grealish.
Chelsea right-back James is serving a suspension after his red card at Anfield, while Christian Pulisic is out with an ankle injury. N'Golo Kante is unlikely to feature but should be back for Tuesday's Champions League game against Zenit Saint Petersburg. Romelu Lukaku is fit after a thigh complaint, but Thiago Silva will need to be assessed ahead of kick-off. Saul Niguez could make his debut following his deadline-day move from Atletico Madrid.
Villa will be without Argentine duo Emiliano Martinez and Emi Buendia, both of whom are isolating after returning from international duty in South America. Leon Bailey and Jacob Ramsey are back in the fold, and Bertrand Traore could be among the substitutes if he comes through a late fitness test. Ezri Konsa is expected to play after shaking off a knee problem, but Morgan Sanson, Trezeguet, Keinan Davis and Carney Chukwuemeka are out.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST and the game is being shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event the UK.
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