Chelsea is set to face Aston Villa on Sunday in a crucial match that could significantly impact the Champions League qualification race.
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has shared his thoughts on the upcoming game, predicting a Chelsea win.
The Blues have had a solid start to the season, currently sitting in fourth place and on track for European competition.
However, the standings remain tight, with Chelsea only three points ahead of eighth-placed Villa.
Villa has won their last two visits to Stamford Bridge, making this match a challenging one for Chelsea.
Chelsea recently broke a rough patch with a crucial victory over Leicester, having managed just one win in their prior five games.
The team has received a boost with the likely returns of Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto, both of whom missed the Leicester clash.
With just two losses in 12 league games, Chelsea could finish the weekend as high as second, depending on the outcome of Liverpool’s game against Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Villa, winless in the league since October 19, will be eager to prove a tough opponent.
Shearer shared his prediction with The Metro: “Aston Villa are on a bit of a tough run at the moment.
They were unlucky against Juventus, and Chelsea are gaining momentum. I think Chelsea will take this one.”
Shearer’s prediction is based on Chelsea’s recent performance and Villa’s current struggles.
The game marks the start of a challenging week for Chelsea, with trips to Southampton on Wednesday and Tottenham on Sunday following the Villa clash.
Chelsea will need to maintain their momentum to secure a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
In other news, Chelsea manager Ruben Amorim has praised one of his key players, stating that the player has been exceptional and will be a crucial part of the team’s plans moving forward.
The player’s standout performance against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League has earned him a spot in Amorim’s plans.
A new deal with a significant salary boost is reportedly in the works for the player.
