Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has said fitness concerns shaped his decisions on Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella, with attention now on Tuesday's Premier League match against Bournemouth after the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
Ollie Watkins has heaped praise on Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, after the club continued their impressive run with a victory over Chelsea.
Chelsea's display against Aston Villa ended in heartbreak at Stamford Bridge, as a strong first-half showing was undone by defensive lapses and late goals, leaving Maresca frustrated with the result and missed chances.
Liverpool and Arsenal both had to dig deep for victories on Saturday, while impressive Aston Villa powered to an eye-catching comeback win at Chelsea.
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca believes Aston Villa's 2025/26 campaign is a clear example of how patience can be rewarded when a manager keeps faith in his principles.
Manchester United suffered yet another blow to their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to an in-form Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday evening.