Team News: Fernando Torres dropped by Chelsea

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has dropped to the bench for this afternoon's visit of Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge.

Didier Drogba will lead the line for the Blues, while David Luiz returns at centre-back.

Gabriel Agbonlahor will start as a lone forward for Villa with support from Stephen Ireland.

Chelsea: Cech; Ferreira; Luiz, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Romeu, Meireles; Sturridge, Drogba, Mata

Villa: Guzan; Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Warnock; N'Zogbia, Petrov, Clark, Albrighton, Ireland; Agbonlahor