Aston Villa faces Chelsea in a pivotal match for both teams' hopes of securing European spots. Villa, currently ninth, is looking to regain focus after disappointing league draws and a favorable Champions League draw. Unai Emery's side performed well against Liverpool but struggled against Ipswich. Chelsea, in sixth place, has had a shaky recent form, and must avoid slip-ups due to pressure from teams like Bournemouth and Newcastle. Both squads deal with key injuries, which could impact their line-ups as they battle for three vital points this weekend.
Aston Villa need to refocus on league matters after a disappointing draw with Ipswich and draw against Liverpool, especially with a Champions League fixture looming.
Chelsea knows they have limited room for error in securing European qualification, coming into the match struggling with form and missing key players.
Unai Emery hopes to have Ezri Konsa fit to bolster Aston Villa's defense against Chelsea, who themselves are also facing injuries to key attacking players.
Both teams are fighting for European spots, making their clash critical, as Aston Villa sits ninth and Chelsea in sixth ahead of the weekend.
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