Neto and Sancho both start! Chelsea & Villa name their starting XIs

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Chloe Digby·1 December 2024

Chelsea take on Aston Villa today, with Unai Emery's side now winless in the last seven games.

The Blues have been hit with the news that Reece James has suffered yet another injury, and will be unavailable for the rest of the year.

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That said, Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto have both been passed fit to play , with Neto named in the starting side and Gusto among the substitutes.

Here's the XI that Enzo Maresca has selected.

Chelsea's starting XI is in! 📋🔵 #CFC | #CHEAVL
– Sunday, 1 December 2024

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are looking to build upon solid defensive performance from their 0-0 draw with Juventus in midweek.

Jacob Ramsay has been ruled out of the side this weekend, and Amadou Onana has failed a late fitness test and has not been selected.

This afternoon’s team to take on Chelsea 👊
– Sunday, 1 December 2024

Who will come out on top at Stamford Bridge?

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