Chelsea’s Predicted XI vs Aston Villa: We predict Frank Lampard’s starting XI as his side return to Premier League action against Aston Villa

Chelsea’s Predicted XI vs Aston Villa: We predict Frank Lampard’s starting XI as his side return to Premier League action against Aston Villa.   

This afternoon’s clash at Villa Park sees fourth-placed Chelsea try and increase their advantage over their Champions League qualification rivals.

Manchester United recorded a solid point against Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers grabbed all three against West Ham United.

This has put extra pressure on the Blues, knowing they have to get a result to hold on to their slender advantage over the chasing pack.

Villa themselves are fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table, So what team will Lampard pick to try and gain a vital three points. Here we predict the Chelsea boss’ XI…

Goalkeeper: Lampard has stuck with veteran stopper Willy Caballero after dropping Kepa Arrizabalaga before lockdown.