Unai Emery's outfit comes into the weekend clash after a credible 2-2 draw against table-topping Liverpool. But after four draws and one loss in their last five league fixtures, the Champions League contestants sit ninth and four points off a UCL return next season.

Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey could be included in the Aston Villa squad to face Chelsea, but Unai Emery says Ross Barkley will need a few more days before he returns.

Liverpool travels to Aston Villa in the Premier League without Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez. Unai Emery has many more injury worries to contend with, especially in his defense.

Unai Emery gearing up for Aston Villa’s demanding fixture list - Villa are in the midst of five games in 14 days and welcome Liverpool to Villa Park on Wednesday.

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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes Marcus Rashford is “adapting fantastically” after handing the forward his first start for the Midlands club in last night’s thrilling 2-2 draw with

Aston Villa go in search of their first Premier League win in six matches when they entertain Chelsea on Saturday (5:30pm)

Liverpool are hoping that we can extend our lead at the top of the Premier League tonight, as we play Aston Villa in a tough match. Providing an update