Aston Villa will have the chance to equal a 128-year-old club record when they face Chelsea on Saturday evening in a crucial Premier League clash.
Aston Villa head into the fixture sitting third in the table under Unai Emery, enjoying one of the most impressive runs of form in their modern history.
Depending on earlier results involving Arsenal and Manchester City, Villa could even move joint-top of the standings by the end of the day.
Villa closing in on historic milestone
Emery’s side have won 16 of their last 18 matches in all competitions, including 10 consecutive victories, putting them within touching distance of a club landmark first achieved in 1897 and last matched in 1914.
Villa are also in the midst of an exceptional Premier League run, having won their last seven league games. The last time they enjoyed a longer top-flight winning streak — nine in a row — dates back to 1910.
Should Villa overcome Chelsea, they would equal that 10-match winning sequence across all competitions, a record that has stood for over a century.
Rogers chasing Premier League history
There is also a personal milestone on the line for Morgan Rogers.
The forward is aiming to become just the third Aston Villa player in Premier League history to score two or more goals in three successive matches, following his recent doubles against West Ham United and Manchester United.
Emery’s Chelsea record — but Blues pose threat
Emery has enjoyed success against Chelsea since taking charge at Villa Park, winning three of his five meetings with the Blues and losing just once.
However, Chelsea remain a dangerous opponent. Despite trailing Villa by seven points in fourth place, they are unbeaten in three matches against teams starting above them on matchday this season, picking up five points against Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
Key Insight
- Aston Villa are one win away from equalling a 128-year-old club record.
- Emery’s side have won 10 matches in a row across all competitions.
- Villa have won seven consecutive Premier League games.
- Morgan Rogers is chasing a rare individual scoring feat.
- Chelsea have proven difficult to beat against top-half opponents.
What’s next?
A victory over Chelsea would further cement Aston Villa’s title credentials and place them firmly among the Premier League’s elite heading into the new year.
With momentum, confidence and history on the line, Emery’s side know that this fixture could define the trajectory of their season — and potentially rewrite the club’s record books.
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