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MATCHDAY: Chelsea takes on Liverpool, Juve hosts Inter Milan

Chelsea plays its first game since the departure of manager Graham Potter when Liverpool visits Stamford Bridge for an English Premier League match between two underperforming team...

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Moreno - Active defensively versus Chelsea Moreno made three tackles (two won), seven clearances and one interception during Saturday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Moreno couldn't provide his usual offensive input but more than made up for that on defense with a season-high seven clearances and many other crucial interventions that helped his side shut the opposition down once again. A starter in five of the last six EPL matches, the left-back looks like a consolidated first choice for Villa's lineup moving forward.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Shines against Chelsea Martinez made seven saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Martinez had one of his best performances of the season here, racking up a season-high seven saves to stop an always dangerous Chelsea offense and keep his fourth clean sheet over the last five matches. That's an incredible way of bouncing back from a rough stretch in the start of February and Martinez will try to keep up with the strong play during Tuesday's visit to Leicester.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Ramsey - Logs assist against Chelsea Ramsey provided an assist and made five tackles (four won), two clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Ramsey appeared on the scoresheet for the second consecutive match, this time assisting John McGinn for the goal that doubled his side's lead but the highlight here was once again his incredible ability to contribute on the defensive side of the ball from the flank, making life much easier for the defensive line with his hard work and awareness. Goals are not as frequent as they were last season, but Ramsey's game keeps evolving and he found many other ways of helping his teammates both on and off the ball.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John McGinn - Scores in win over Chelsea McGinn scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and made four tackles during Saturday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact McGinn wasn't exactly shining here until the 56th minute, when he then fired a spectacular shot from outside the box to beat the goalkeeper and double his side's lead. It was hard for Villa's captain to find a better time to score his first goal of the campaign. He'll try to keep it up during Tuesday's visit to Leicester.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ollie Watkins - Scores opener in win over Chelsea Watkins scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made three clearances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Watkins kept up with his great scoring run, this time opening the scoring for Villa with a classy touch over the goalkeeper after the opposing defense failed to clear a long pass intended to him. The striker has been sensational since returning from the World Cup break, with eight goals and two assists over his last 13 starts.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leicester fires Rodgers with team battling relegation in EPL

Relegation-threatened Leicester has fired manager Brendan Rodgers in a late-season bid to preserve its Premier League status

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Graham Potter explains Mason Mount snub against Aston Villa amid uncertain future Graham Potter explains why Mason Mount played no part in Chelsea’s Premier League defeat to Aston Villa.

APRIL 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Graham Potter takes responsibility for defeat to Aston Villa | Premier League

APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Reactions after Chelsea fall to Aston Villa at home | Premier League

APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Emery: It will be 'very, very difficult' for Villa to qualify for Europe Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery believes it will be “very, very difficult” for his side to achieve a European spot following their 2-0 vic...

APRIL 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chelsea v. Aston Villa | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 4/1/2023

APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Chelsea down to 11th after Villa defeat; spotlight on Potter

Chelsea’s mini-revival looks to be over after a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa put the focus back on manager Graham Potter

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John McGinn blasts Aston Villa into 2-0 lead v. Chelsea | Premier League

APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ollie Watkins grabs Aston Villa lead over Chelsea | Premier League

APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Chelsea vs. Aston Villa Free Live Stream (4/1/23): How to Watch Premier League soccer, time, channel, betting odds Chelsea and Aston Villa meet Saturday at Stamford Bridge

APRIL 1, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Boubacar Kamara - Passes fitness test Kamara is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Kamara returns from an undisclosed injury in time to start against Chelsea. The midfielder starts alongside John McGinn and Douglas Luiz in a midfield three set up.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea vs Aston Villa live stream, TV channel, lineups, betting odds for Premier League clash Chelsea return to Premier League action this weekend with Graham Potter's side hosting Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

APRIL 1, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aston Villa want to be able to sign 'the likes of Joao Felix'' — Emery Unai Emery admits Aston Villa were never able to compete with Chelsea for the signing of Joao Felix in the last transfer window, but hopes t...

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Philippe Coutinho - Still out against Chelsea Coutinho (undisclosed) "is progressing well" but will not be available to face Chelsea at the weekend, Aston Villa confirmed Thursday.

Impact Coutinho has been out since mid-February with this injury and he's now set to miss another game Saturday against Chelsea.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Ruled out 2-3 weeks Cash (calf) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with the injury he suffered during the international break, Aston Villa announced Thursday.

Impact Cash will miss upcoming matches against Chelsea, Leicester and Nottingham while recovering from this calf injury, and he'll be questionable for the Newcastle match on April 15 as well. Ashley Young should be the starting right-back until Cash can return.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leander Dendoncker - Available for weekend Dendoncker (undisclosed) has been training in full for two weeks with Villa and will be available for selection in Saturday's clash against Chelsea.

Impact Dendoncker missed all of March with an injury, but returned to training during the international break and will be available to return to the squad against Chelsea on Saturday. Even when fit, he hasn't started a Premier League match since the World Cup.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boubacar Kamara - Fitness test for weekend Kamara (undisclosed) has returned to team training with Aston Villa and could be in the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday if he continues without issue the rest of the week.

Impact Kamara missed Villa's last two games before the international break due to injury, but he has returned to full training with his teammates and could be available for selection for Saturday's clash against Chelsea. He has started 18 of the 19 Premier League games for which he's been available when fully fit in midfield.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Cash - Doubtful to face Chelsea Cash (calf) posted on social media Wednesday that the injury he suffered during the international break is "Worse than first expected, but hopefully won't be too long as I'll be do...

Impact Cash had to sub out less than 10 minutes into Poland's Euro qualifier against the Czech Republic on Friday due to a calf injury, and it's likely he will have to miss a couple of Premier League games for Villa as he recovers. Ashley Young would take over at right-back if necessary for upcoming games against Chelsea, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Women's Super League: Aston Villa hit five past Leicester, Brighton draw at Reading Rachel Daly and Alisha Lehmann both struck twice as Villa thrashed Leicester 5-0 while Reading came from two down to draw at home against Br...

MARCH 26, 2023 • SKY.COM

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