The Blues thumped Preston North End 4-0 in their opening contest, while Unai Emery's men left it late to defeat Middlesbrough 1-0, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
CHELSEA vs. ASTON VILLA
CHELSEA
Out: Nicolas Jackson (international), Christopher Nkunku (hip), Lesley Ugochukwu (hamstring), Marc Cucurella (ankle), Robert Sanchez (knee), Wesley Fofana (ACL), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Reece James (thigh), Malo Gusto (knock)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Petrovic; Disasi, Badiashile, Silva, Colwill; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Gallagher, Palmer; Broja
ASTON VILLA
Out: Emiliano Buendia (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee), Lucas Digne (thigh), Bertrand Traore (international), Jhon Duran (unspecified), Pau Torres (ankle), Jacob Ramsey (thigh), Robin Olsen (unspecified)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Moreno; Bailey, Luiz, Kamara, McGinn; Watkins, Diaby
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