Predicted Chelsea line-up (3-4-3) vs Aston Villa, Madueke starts

Chelsea entertain Aston Villa in this evening's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are aiming for a third league victory in four outings.

Predicted Line-up:

Kepa Arrizabalaga recently featured for Spain on the back of his impressive club form. He is expected to start between the sticks today.

In defence, Wesley Fofana may not take part after withdrawing from the France squad recently with a hamstring problem.

In his absence, Trevoh Chalobah could partner Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella in the back three for the London giants.

Cucurella was one of the Blues' best defenders before the break and should get the nod over Benoit Badiashile who was on international duty.

Reece James has recovered from his hamstring complaint and he should start at right wing-back with Ben Chilwell on the opposite end.

In midfield, Enzo Fernandez and Mateo Kovacic are expected to continue. The latter has captained the club in Thiago Silva's injury absence.

Kai Havertz and Joao Felix have had different partners in the last two games. We could see Noni Madueke accompanying them in attack.

Predicted Chelsea line-up (3-4-3): Arrizabalaga; Chalobah, Koulibaly, Cucurella; James, Fernandez, Kovacic, Chilwell; Felix, Havertz, Madueke.