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Chelsea seeks redemption at Villa Park after a humiliating loss to Arsenal, while Villa aims to secure a top-four finish. Follow live updates.

Chelsea faces a crucial match at Villa Park tonight, seeking a much-needed boost after a devastating 5-0 loss to Arsenal. The defeat brought the Blues back down to earth following an impressive eight-game unbeaten streak. Mauricio Pochettino's side has been plagued by fresh injuries, with key players like Raheem Sterling sidelined. However, the return of talisman Cole Palmer provides a glimmer of hope after missing the Emirates Stadium thrashing.

With aspirations of qualifying for Europe next season, Chelsea cannot afford another setback. On the other hand, Villa has the opportunity to solidify their top-four finish and secure Champions League football with a victory tonight. A win would give them a nine-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham, despite playing three more games. Follow the action live with expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella at Villa Park in our dedicated match blog.

As the dark clouds gather over Villa Park, Chelsea faces an uphill battle with 12 players out injured. Their track record outside of London in the Premier League is less than stellar, with only one away win at Luton. Despite the challenges, can they draw inspiration from their past performances at Villa Park, where they have delivered their best FA Cup showing?

For viewers in the UK, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage starting at 7pm ahead of an 8pm kick-off. Subscribers can also stream the match online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Welcome to the Standard's live coverage of the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea. With their European hopes on the line, Chelsea must bounce back from their recent defeat, while Villa aims to extend their lead over Tottenham in the race for a top-four finish. It promises to be an exciting and pivotal match at Villa Park.

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