Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League will be difficult - Marco Asensio’s double secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says that the players signed in January can help the club complete on all fronts after beating Chelsea on Saturday night. The Midlands outfit were busy in the transfer

Marcus Rashford provided both of the assists for Marco Asensio's goals in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea, but Unai Emery believes the on-loan Manchester United forward can do even more

Unai Emery has admitted he does not know the reason behind Aston Villa’s ongoing injury struggles this season. Villa have now had a player substituted in the first half due to injury in each of their last five games and eight of the last 11,

Marcus Rashford has already shown signs of looking sharper under Unai Emery, and came off the bench to set up both of Marco Asensio's goals in Aston Villa's comeback win over Chelsea

Rashford, who was signed by Villa on loan from United earlier in February, was a half-time substitute in the 2-1 English Premier League home victory over Chelsea on Feb 22, assisting on both goals by fellow newcomer Marco Asensio. Enzo Fernandez had scored the game’s opener in the ninth minute before Villa fought back.

Aston Villa welcome Chelsea this Saturday as Unai Emery’s men look to end their five-match Premier League winless run (1730 GMT).

The latest Aston Villa injury news, featuring updates on Ezri Konsa, Amadou Onana and more. Aston Villa face Chelsea on Saturday in a game which could have a significant impact on their chances of earning Champions League qualification for the second successive season – but their preparation has been hampered by a number of injuries to key players.