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Premier League reaction as Chelsea return to top four
Chelsea's next five fixtures compared to Premier League rivals after nervy Copenhagen win
Chelsea hold on to win 1st leg in Copenhagen
The competition favourites had to wait until a minute into the second half to take the lead, when Reece James fired a low shot from distance that found its way past København goalkeeper Diant Ramaj. Chelsea then doubled their advantage in the 65th minute courtesy of an emphatic strike from substitute Enzo Fernández following a pass form Tyrique George.
Kickoff from Villa Park in Birmingham is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Chelsea are +150 favorites (risk $100 to win $150) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Aston Villa vs. Chelsea odds, while Aston Villa are +165 underdogs.
In today's Premier League rumors, r Robin van Persie to coach Feyenoord, Rafael Leao linked with Chelsea and FC Barcelona, and Manchester United are interested in Theo Hernandez.
Chelsea remain keen on the possibility of signing Borussia Dortmund and Germany winger Karim Adeyemi, who is valued at 45m euros (£37.1m). (CaughtOffside) The Premier League could be forced to have two separate transfer windows this summer because of disruption caused by the Club World Cup.
Enzo Maresca believes he can win the Premier League with Chelsea as he hits back at claims that the club lack ambition.
Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans runs into position during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Chelsea, at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
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Chelsea aim to re-enter the Premier League's top four on Tuesday when they face Southampton in midweek action. The Blues sit in seventh place heading into the game, just one point behind fourth place Manchester City but have been sliding down the table in recent months because of poor form.
Chelsea will be without six players due to injury for their Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Saturday evening.
Out-of-form Chelsea will be hoping to get back to winning ways as they host rock bottom Southampton on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge. The host's descent from title contenders to top-four outsiders has been dramatic,
Follow live as Enzo Maresca's ailing Chelsea look to end a three-game losing streak with the visit of bottom club Southampton
Follow BBC Radio commentary and live text updates as Brighton host Bournemouth plus three other fixtures in the Premier League.
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