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Charlie Nicholas says he cannot trust Aston Villa defensively against Chelsea

Aston Villa visit Stamford Bridge tonight to clash with Chelsea, and Dean Smith’s men will fancy their chances of leaving with a result.

The Villans held Manchester United to a draw at the weekend, while Chelsea suffered a second consecutive league defeat.

The Blues first-choice striker Tammy Abraham could miss tonight’s reunion with Villa due to injury, and his absence will be a huge boost for the visitors.

Nevertheless, Frank Lampard’s side remain favourites, and Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas reckons Villa’s defence could let them down.

“Aston Villa impressed at Old Trafford, and that is exactly where you want Jack Grealish to be playing.