Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has praised Chelsea counterpart Graham Potter ahead of Saturday's meeting between the two teams. Chelsea are looking to get back on the winning trail after a 2-2 draw to Everton ended their run of three successive victories last time out.
The Blues could end the day in the bottom half, though, with Villa only behind them in 11th on goal difference. Since taking over in the Midlands Emery has led his new team out of danger, looking up once more.
As for the Blues, their season now rests on Champions League progression but ensuring that there is still competition for places and form heading into the games against Real Madrid adds jeopardy to Premier League fixtures still. Upon the return from the international break it is no different.
