Premier League team news, line-ups and more today - The Blues could go second with a win at home, though only four points separate these two sides in second and eighth

Moises Caicedo could be lining up at right-back for the Blues as Enzo Fernandez starts alongside Romeo Lavia in midfield

Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella are the only full time defenders in this team. Presumably they make up a back 3, with Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho as wing backs. That leaves a space for Enzo Fernandez to keep his place, now in a midfield 3 with Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo alongside him.

Despite that, Filip Jorgensen very much remains the backup choice and the Dane's selection against Hedenheim on Thursday suggests he will be on the bench again. James has been ruled out until 2025 after suffering a new hamstring problem, with Maresca admitting there is no definitive time frame for his return.

Chelsea team news: The news is mostly good, especially with half the team rested midweek while the B-lineup jetted off to Germany to take care of business against Heidenheim in the Europa Conference League. Those who had been nursing minor knocks and injuries should all be good to go, including Malo Gusto, Pedro Neto, and Cole Palmer.

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Chelsea welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, knowing a win could see them climb into second place in the Premier League.Both teams were in European action during the week with Aston

Unai Emery's Aston Villa go in search of their first win in over a month today against Chelsea (1:30pm kick-off)

The team news is in from Stamford Bridge ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.