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In the match at Villa Park, Carlo Ancelotti to make some small changes to the layout by relying on a trio of players Florent Malouda, Nicolas Anelka and Gael Kakuta. Ancelotti does not play the injured Didier Drogba.
Villa Chelsea immediately kicked off the defense and get a second chance minutes. Starting from the bait Stewart Downing, Stephen Ireland off a kick. Unfortunately, the kick was sideways from goalkeeper Petr Cech.
Three minutes later turn to John Carew who threaten the Chelsea goal. However, the goal again failed to be created after the kick tall Norwegian striker was successfully pushed over by Cech.
Villa tight defense kept trying to dismantle the Blues. However, opportunities are created has not been able to break down the goalkeeper Cech who appeared very calm. Practically, the score remained goalless until halftime.
Chelsea's opponents tried to get out of the pressure and perform better in the second half. Opportunities are owned Anelka at minute 54. Unfortunately, the French striker failed kick rattled goalkeeper Brad Friedel.
Villa back almost broke into the Chelsea goal in minute 79. Unfortunately, Clark's header from substitute forward Ashley Young's free-kick bait, just say hello to Cech's crossbar.
The Blues continued to press the Villa defense. However, John Terry et al difficulties penetrating the home team's tight defense. Practical, eye glass score remained until the game ends.
Although only able to reach a point, but Chelsea still lead the Premier League standings. Ancelotti's squad five points clear of Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Starting Line-up:
Aston Villa: Friedel, Beye, Dunne (Clark 12), Collins, Warnock, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Ireland (Sidwel 84), Downing, Ashley Young, Carew (Delfouneso 73).
Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira (Bosingwa 75), Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Ramires (McEachran 75), Mikel, Essien, Malouda, Kakuta (Zhirkov 45), Anelka.
