Chelsea will host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea currently sits in 4th place and has managed only one win in their last six matches against the top nine teams in the English Premier League. Furthermore, their manager, Maresca, is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards. Despite a recent improvement in form, Garnacho's finishing ability has been poor. Aston Villa arrives with a ten-match winning streak, just one win short of equalling their club record of eleven consecutive victories. Morgan Rogers has scored two goals in two consecutive games, leading the English players in terms of goal involvements. The two teams are separated by seven points in the standings, and a victory for Aston Villa would further widen the gap. Chelsea needs to leverage their home advantage to improve their record against stronger opponents. The partnership of Palmer and James on the flanks could be key. Aston Villa's away form against London teams has significantly improved, with Emery's tactical system allowing the team to come from behind to win five times. In their recent head-to-head matches, Chelsea has lost two of their last three home games against Aston Villa, and Villa has defeated Arsenal and Manchester United during their seven-match winning streak. It is anticipated that Aston Villa will continue their high-pressure tactics, while Chelsea needs to improve their counter-attacking efficiency.