Confirmed Officials: Aston Villa vs Chelsea | Premier League

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea head to the Midlands in fine form and looking to maintain their position inside the Premier League top four.

Graham Potter has guided his side to four wins in a row in all competitions, drawing his first game, to remain unbeaten in his first five games in charge of Chelsea.

They travel to Villa Park on the back of a 2-0 win in Italy over AC Milan at the San Siro in the Champions League to top Group E to go one step closer to qualifying for the knockout stages.

As for Villa, they are under pressure, as is boss Steven Gerrard. They are currently in 16th and have won just one of their last five.

The hosts will want to claim a big scalp on Sunday against an in-form Chelsea side, but Potter's side are relentless at the moment and will be hard to thwart.

Now the officials for the league meeting have been revealed by the Premier League ahead of the encounter.

Referee

The Premier League confirmed that Robert Jones will take charge of the meeting as the 2022/23 season continues.

Assistants

Robert Jones will be supported by Lee Betts and Ian Hussin on the touchline.

Fourth Official

Michael Salisbury has been named as the Fourth Official for Sunday's match, with the referee overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Steven Gerrard and Graham Potter.

VAR/Assistant VAR

Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park on Sunday afternoon will be Stuart Attwell, who has been named as the Video Assistant Referee, with the Assistant Video Assistant Referee being James Mainwaring.

What has been said ahead of the game?

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard believes Chelsea should be wiping the floor with Aston Villa after hailing the big move that Potter got the opportunity to take at Stamford Bridge.

He said: "It’s a big moment for English and British managers for Graham to get that opportunity.

"When you come to places with Brighton, with all due respect, it's different when you come with Chelsea because Chelsea should be competing for the league, Champions League, and coming to Villa Park and wiping the floor with us."

Steven Gerrard on Graham Potter getting #Chelsea job:

"It’s a big moment for English and British managers for Graham to get that opportunity."

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Despite Villa's poor recent form, Potter remains wary of the challenge this weekend as Villa eye a change in fortunes in their league form.

The Chelsea head coach said: "The margins are very small in the Premier League. I'm sure Steven (Gerrard) will want to improve results. We need to make sure we are ready for that challenge."