Chelsea, Aston Villa Prepare for Premier League Clash

Ahead of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, both teams face lineup decisions influenced by injuries and recent performances. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is optimistic about the possible return of Amadou Onana from injury, though Jacob Ramsey remains sidelined, while Boubacar Kamara has shown improvement in fitness (source: BBC). Chelsea, under coach Enzo Maresca, will contend with the absence of captain Reece James due to a hamstring injury expected to keep him out for the rest of the year. Enzo Fernandez's strong performance against Leicester City could see him start, and both Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto are anticipated to be fit for the Villa game following recent health concerns (source: Metro, Express, BBC). The competition for places is fierce at Chelsea, with Maresca emphasizing player readiness in response to squad rotation needs (source: BBC, Express). The match is set to kick off at 1:30pm GMT on Sunday, December 1, with live coverage available on Sky Sports (source: Metro).