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Chelsea vs Aston Villa Lineups, Injuries, Preview
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Chelsea vs Aston Villa Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos  |  Last updated Dec 27, 2025 7:30 AM ET

Chelsea will host Aston Villa this Saturday, Dec. 27, at 9:30 a.m. PT, 12:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. GMT, at Stamford Bridge, for Matchday 18 of the Premier League.

The Blues arrive for this match positioned in fourth place with 29 points after 17 games, with a record of eight wins, five draws, and four losses.

On the other hand, Unai Emery's team is positioned in third place with 36 points after 17 matches, and a record of 11 wins, three draws, and three losses.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, team news, and predicted lineups.

Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his side's second goal with team-mate Youri Tielemans during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on December 21, 2025, in Birmingham, England. Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images

Where to Watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa

The Chelsea vs Aston Villa match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through NBC.

In Canada, it will also be available through DAZN, while in the UK, it will be available on Sky.

Country TV Channel / Streaming

United States

NBC, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock, SiriusXM FC

United Kingdom

Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, BBC Radio 5 Live

Canada

DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada

Injuries and Predicted Lineups for Chelsea and Aston Villa

Chelsea

  • Goalkeeper: Sanchez.
  • Defenders: James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella.
  • Midfielders: Fernandez, Caicedo.
  • Forwards: Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Joao Pedro.

Levi Colwill (knee), Romeo Lavia (thigh), and Dario Essugo (thigh) are unavailable for Maresca's team.

Aston Villa

  • Goalkeeper: Martinez.
  • Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen.
  • Midfielders: Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers.
  • Forwards: Watkins.

As for Emery's team, Evann Guessand (AFCON), Ross Barkley (knee), Tyrone Mings (thigh), and Pau Torres (calf) are all out for this game.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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