Chelsea vs Aston Villa: 7 Tips For Villa To Defeat Mourinho

2. Attack The Centre-Backs

Aston Villa exploited Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker so much both defenders are likely to have nightmares long into autumn. The Frenchman was perhaps unlucky to pick up two yellows but together the centre backs failed to deal with the threat. An ageing John Terry and an unconvincing Gary Cahill could struggle just as badly if Villa target them. Pace is a defender's kryptonite, and Terry and Cahill have both been found wanting for pace when caught on the turn. With Villa's attacking trio running from deep and criss-crossing, Chelsea could be exploited if caught on the break. There is no natural cover for the full backs when they venture forward and Chelsea still have a Makelele-shaped hole in their midfield. If Villa get at the Chelsea centre backs there could be mayhem.