Chelsea face newly-promoted Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday night at St Mary's. Enzo Maresca's side are looking to claim a fourth consecutive win in all competitions after beating Leicester City, 1. FC Heidenheim and Aston Villa in their previous three matches.

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield this afternoon on what could be a pivotal day in the Premier League title race. City’s absolutely wretched form continued midweek with the pressure building on Pep Guardiola.

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer said his understanding with forward Nicolas Jackson is growing after the pair both scored in their 3-0 home win over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

Cole Palmer seals the victory for the Blues with a powerful left-footed finish to make it 3-0 against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has revealed that he told Morgan Rogers that he'd win the Player of the Match award prior to their win over Aston Villa