Chelsea will be hoping to end 2025 on a winning note when they host AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

Unai Emery believes other teams in the Premier League are better contenders than Aston Villa in the title race despite their excellent form. The Villans extended their winning streak to 11 matches

Enzo Maresca believes Cole Palmer and Jamie Vardy are the two best players he has coached in his managerial career. The Chelsea head coach has regularly described Palmer as the best player at the club since taking over at Stamford Bridge in July 2024.

Now it’s time to turn our attention back to Premier League football. The first round of post-Christmas action commences on Boxing Day as a blockbuster event is staged at Old Trafford, followed by a healthy dose of festive-fuelled drama on Saturday as seven more matches take place.

Chelsea hope for a turnaround in Premier League form as they host third-placed Aston Villa in a key festive fixture on the Saturday after Christmas.

Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Liam Delap and Estevao when high-flying Aston Villa visits Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday. Delap’s recovery from the shoulder