Premier League
Dec 23, 2012 at 4pm UK
8-0
Reaction
Frank Lampard hails David Luiz
Frank Lampard praises David Luiz after his starring performance during Chelsea's 8-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Dec 24, 07:19
Paul Lambert wants Aston Villa response
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert tells his players to pick themselves up following Sunday's 8-0 defeat at Chelsea.
Dec 24, 01:42
Frank Lampard "proud" of goals record
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says that he is "proud" to have become the club's leading goalscorer in the top flight.
Dec 23, 21:12
Michael Owen backs Rafael Benitez to succeed
Stoke City striker Michael Owen states his belief that Rafael Benitez will win trophies if given enough time by Chelsea.
Dec 23, 19:21
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea can still improve'
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez believes that the team can still improve, despite their 8-0 hammering of Aston Villa on Sunday.
Dec 23, 18:49
Paul Lambert makes no excuses for Chelsea thrashing
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert makes no excuses following his side's 8-0 hammering at Chelsea on Sunday.
Dec 23, 18:33
Frank Lampard scores on 500th start
Chelsea's Frank Lampard marks his 500th Premier League start with a goal against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 23, 17:20
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's eight-goal thrashing of Aston Villa, a result that sees them move back into third in the league.
Match Report
Chelsea strike eight unanswered goals against Aston Villa to move up to third in the Premier League table.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Chelsea's return to Premier League action against Aston Villa.
HT Report
Chelsea score three times in the opening 45 minutes against Aston Villa as they look to close the gap on the two Manchester clubs.
Team News
Chelsea's David Luiz starts in the midfield for their encounter with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's trip to Chelsea, who will play their first league match in over two weeks after returning from their World Club Cup adventure.
Form Guide
Build-up
Gary Cahill predicts a tough test against Aston Villa
Gary Cahill is expecting a tough test when Chelsea welcome his former side Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge today.
Dec 23, 06:53
Paul Lambert: 'We will go to Chelsea with belief'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that his side will travel to Chelsea full of belief.
Dec 23, 06:35
Rafael Benitez: Frank Lampard is "fully committed" to Chelsea
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez insists that Frank Lampard remains fully committed to the club, as the midfielder prepares to make his 500th Premier League start this weekend.
Dec 22, 02:41
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 31 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 5 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 25 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 24 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 | Brentford | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 23 |
| 10 | Fulham | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 20 |
| 12 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 20 |
| 13 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| 14 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 18 |
| 15 | Everton | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 14 |
| 16 | Leicester CityLeicester | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 14 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 13 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 9 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 9 |
| 20 | Southampton | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 31 | -20 | 5 |
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