Follow live text updates as Aston Villa and Chelsea aim to boost their hopes of Champions League qualification at Villa Park.

Both teams hope to be in the Champions League next season, and three points on Wednesday could greatly boost their chances

CHELSEA have BEATEN Aston Villa at Villa Park in a HUGE result for the Champions League race. Both sides have Champions League aspirations this season, and the Blues put up a statement win at

Joao Pedro's hat trick helped Chelsea give Liam Rosenior a signature win with a 4-1 triumph over stumbling Aston Villa at Villa Park on Wednesday.

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