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After successive matches in which they dropped points in the Premier League<\/a>, Chelsea<\/a> face another stern test as they travel to the Villa Park tomorrow evening to take on Aston Villa<\/a> on matchday 29 of the English top flight at 19:30 local time.<\/p>\n Liam Rosenior\u2019s men deserved at least a point against Arsenal<\/a> at the weekend, and their constant probing for something out of the game will be a positive they will take ahead of a game that will be crucial in their quest for Champions League<\/a> football.<\/p>\n Here is how the Londoners are expected to line up.<\/p>\n Goalkeeper<\/strong> \u2013 Robert Sanchez is expected to keep his place in goal once more for Chelsea.<\/p>\n Defenders\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Reece James<\/a> is expected to be rested with his fitness in mind, so Malo Gusto might get the nod at right back. Jorrel Hato, meanwhile, could continue to occupy the left back\u2019s role with Marc Cucurella out. Trevoh Chalobah might start in the heart of the backline and the manager might show faith in Mamadou Sarr again in the position.<\/p>\n Midfielders<\/strong> \u2013 Andrey Santos and Moises Caicedo are once again likely to occupy the double pivot for Chelsea. The duo will feel that they could have done better in the clash versus Arsenal but have a chance to turn a corner quickly. Enzo Fernandez, on the other hand, is expected to play as the number 10.<\/p>\n Cole Palmer could continue to start on the right wing amid Estevao Willian\u2019s absence, whereas \u00a340 million summer signing<\/a> Alejandro Garnacho might be deployed on the left flank following Pedro Neto\u2019s red card in the last match.<\/p>\n Forward<\/strong> \u2013 Joao Pedro is expected to round off the Chelsea eleven by starting as the solitary striker.<\/p>\n Here is how the Blues are expected to look on paper.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
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