Chelsea Vs. Aston Villa, final score 8-0: Let us never speak of this again

Aston Villa's roller coaster ride of a season continued on Sunday, when they were comprehensively dismantled by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Chris Herd had a shocker, but he wasn't helped by any of his mates.

Chelsea vs. Aston Villa, open thread: come chat about the match

Aston Villa pay a visit to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea. Come share your thoughts on the match.

Chelsea vs. Aston Villa, Lineups: It's all about the Belgians, baby

Paul Lambert has chosen to send out the same starting XI that beat Liverpool 3-1 last weekend. And why not? That match was the most fun we've seen in ages. But can Villa come away from Stamford Bridge still full of Christmas cheer?

Well, it's possible. But for all the stick that's given to Rafa Benitez, this is still a very good lineup. At the same time -- David Luiz in central midfield? Ok, then.

I'm pretty sure this match only serves to prove who's got the better Belgian. Let's make it clear, Christian!

Chelsea Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Petr Cech, Branislav Ivanovic, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Cesar Azpilcueta, David Luiz, Frank Lampard, Juan Mata, Eden Hazard, Victor Moses, Fernando Torres.

Chelsea substitutes (from): Ross Turnbull, Ramires, Oscar, Paulo Ferreira, Marko Marin, Lucas Piazon, Nathan Ake

Aston Villa Starting XI (3-5-2): Brad Guzan; Matthew Lowton, Nathan Baker, Ciaran Clark [c]; Eric Lichaj, Brett Holman, Ashley Westwood, Barry Bannan, Chris Herd; Andreas Weimann, Christian Benteke

(Pretty sure that's a dyslexic lineup. Sorry, blame the official twitter. You know where the peoples go).

Villa substitutes (from): Shay Given, Jordan Bowery, Karim El Ahmadi, Stephen Ireland, Joe Bennett, Fabian Delph, Marc Albrighton.

Chelsea vs. Aston Villa: Can The Magic Continue?

After the most glorious week anyone can recall does Villa have the stuff to make some more noise at Stamford Bridge? More eyes than usual will be on the claret and blue. What better time to turn some heads?