Enzo Maresca has hinted that Pedro Neto will continue in his new role at centre-forward when Chelsea host Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday night. The Blues are without first-choice No9 Nicolas Jackson because of a hamstring injury, with backup striker Marc Guiu also injured in the game against West Ham earlier this month.

Chelsea return to Premier League action today with a trip to Aston Villa, looking to get back to winning ways after back-to-back defeats. The Blues were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton and lost to them again in their last top-flight match to put pressure on boss Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea will be without six players due to injury for their Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Saturday evening. Enzo Maresca's Blues head to Villa Park looking to end a run of two consecutive defeats after losing to Brighton & Hove Albion in both the FA Cup and Premier League.

Two sides quickly fall off the Champions League chase pace will be equally desperate for three points when Aston Villa host Chelsea at Villa Park on Sunday.