The Blues are flying high in third and could put pressure on second-placed Manchester City with three points against Unai Emery’s side.
Villa of course represent a difficult opponent but have seemingly struggled to balance domestic duty with their Champions League commitments of late.
With that in mind, Enzo Maresca’s side will no doubt feel confident of claiming what would be a statement victory.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the game.
How to watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 1pm GMT ahead of a 1.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
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