Team News: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Chelsea will be looking to close the nine-gap point to leaders Liverpool in the Premier League standings with a win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

The Blues are aiming to make it three straight victories across all competitions after a two-goal success over Heidenheim in the Conference League on Thursday night.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all the latest injury news for both Chelsea and Aston Villa ahead of Sunday's Premier League battle at Stamford Bridge.

CHELSEA vs. ASTON VILLA

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CHELSEA

Out: Reece James (hamstring) Doubtful: Malo Gusto (illness), Pedro Neto (knock)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

ASTON VILLA

Out: Jacob Ramsey (hamstring) Doubtful: Andre Onana (ankle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans, Bailey, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins

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