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Emilano Martinez - Concedes three in loss to Chelsea Martinez allowed three goals while making a save during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Martinez allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Villa dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 25 goals in 17 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 50.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Takes one shot Watkins took an off target shot during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Watkins was held off the scoresheet as Villa's lone goal came via an own goal on Sunday. The forward failed to cross or create a chance while his one shot tied for the second highest amount on the team in the loss.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrone Mings - Sees fifth yellow Mings had six clearances and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Chelsea. He'll be suspended for the team's next match, which is set to be Jan. 2 at Brentford.

Impact Mings was shown his fifth yellow card of the season Boxing Day and will miss Villa's next match in the New Year. Mings had started every match under Steven Gerrard and will likely be replaced by Kortney Hause or Axel Tuanzebe on the back line for their next contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Glut of goals, postponements as Man City still controls EPL

Manchester City is six points in front at the top of the Premier League after beating Leicester 6-3

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aston Villa v. Chelsea ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 12/26/2021

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Jorginho secures Chelsea victory over Aston Villa ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Lukaku ends goal drought in Chelsea's 3-1 win at Aston Villa

Jorginho scored two penalties and Romelu Lukaku netted his first Premier League goal since September to lead Chelsea’s comeback for a 3-1 victory at Aston Villa

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic struggles at center forward and it showed against Aston Villa The USMNT star was practically invisible against Villa as the Blues attack struggled until changes were made.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Romelu Lukaku snatches Chelsea edge over Aston Villa ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Reece James own goal puts Aston Villa ahead of Chelsea ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Saka brace leads Arsenal to 5-0 rout of Norwich in EPL

A brace from Bukayo Saka has helped Arsenal solidify its position among the top four in the Premier League with a comfortable 5-0 victory over bottom-of-the-table Norwich City at C...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aston Villa vs Chelsea live score updates: Premier League match latest, team news, TV channel and start time Aston Villa host Chelsea this evening in a Premier League clash. Steven Gerrard's side sit 10th, four points outside of the top seven. Thoma...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leeds, Wolves COVID outbreaks lead to more EPL postponements

Leeds and Wolverhampton have secured Premier League approval for further matches to be postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks in squads

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bertrand Traore - Back in squad for Boxing Day Traore (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Traore makes a surprise return Sunday, as the last update on him was a few weeks ago when he didn't seem to be making any progress. It's a wonder if he's actually fit enough to play, but if not, it's at least a good sign that he's healthy enough to be on the bench for Villa's last match of the year.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn - Not in squad Boxing Day McGinn is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Chelsea for undisclosed reasons.

Impact There's a chance McGinn tested positive for COVID-19, as Villa have been mum on the subject and he's usually a constant in the XI. Fortunately, he may only have to miss one match because Villa's next game has already been postponed. In his place Sunday, Morgan Sanson is getting his first start of the season.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Buendia - Stays in starting XI Buendia (foot) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Buendia got almost two weeks to recover from his foot issue which was bugging him earlier in the month. That being the case, even with set pieces, it's a tough spot for production against a Chelsea side that likes to possess the ball.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Sanson - Starting against Chelsea Sanson (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Sanson has made just three appearances this season, but it looks like he's fit enough to start Boxing Day in a tough spot. It's unclear what he'll be able to do and how long he'll play, making him a tough fantasy option to trust in a match that Villa won't have much possession in.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Spurs play on Boxing Day

The Premier League is the only major competition playing with its Boxing Day program on Sunday, although three of the nine games were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury-hit Leeds thrashed again in EPL, 4-1 by Arsenal

Injury-hit Leeds has slumped to its second alarming loss in five days, 4-1 at home to Arsenal in the only English Premier League match to take place because of a wave of pandemic-a...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EPL schedule takes another hit amid growing virus concerns

The English Premier League’s pandemic-affected schedule took a further hit when an COVID-19 outbreak in Aston Villa’s squad sparked the postponement of its match against Burnley an...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ollie Watkins - Match postponed against Burnley Watkins and Villa won't play Saturday after their match with Burnley was postponed due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Impact Yet another match bites the dust in the Premier League, as Villa couldn't field a team Saturday after numerous more positive COVID-19 cases. They had a few absences going into the match and with only eight days ahead of their next game, it's unknown what will happen in the next week.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL down to 2 games; Sevilla hosts Atlético

Thanks to the coronavirus, the English Premier League fixture list on Saturday has been slashed from six games to two

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EPL managers meeting over COVID concerns as games postponed

English Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marvelous Nakamba - Timeline clarified Nakamba (knee) underwent successful knee surgery and will be out of action for 12-16 weeks. Manager Steven Gerrard told reporters, "He's going to be missing for somewhere in the re...

Impact Based on the manager's timeline, Nakamba likely won't be back until late March or early April. Even once cleared to get back on the pitch, the midfielder won't offer much in the way of fantasy value outside of defensive stats and probably isn't worth stashing away in season-long formats.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anwar El Ghazi - Will miss out versus Burnley El Ghazi won't be available against Burnley on Saturday due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact El Ghazi was shelved versus Norwich on Tuesday and will now be sidelined again Saturday. Even prior to getting hurt, the attacking midfielder was an unused substitute for three consecutive matches and figures to remain primarily a substitute option even once cleared to play again.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE