Aston Villa take on Chelsea on Saturday and Gabby Agbonlahor has been previewing the clash live on talkSPORT on Friday morning.
Boss Unai Emery will be aware of what’s at stake against the stuttering Blues. A win will see Villa pull nine points clear of Tottenham Hotspur in fifth spot.
Spurs face a challenging test against in-form title-chasing Arsenal on Sunday, so this feels like another pivotal week in the race for fourth spot.
After last week’s nightmare in Europe for English clubs, a fourth-place finish is now the bare minimum to confirm a spot in the continent’s elite competition next season.
What has Gabby Agbonlahor said about Aston Villa v Chelsea tomorrow?
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have endured an up-and-down season, and that probably doesn’t come close to telling the full story.
Following the 6-0 win over Everton with a 5-0 Premier League humbling against Arsenal probably sums Chelsea’s season up nicely.
On paper, this is a winnable fixture for the Villans and Agbonlahor was in a confident mood on talkSPORT.
He said [7:44 am]: “Chelsea’s defence is struggling. 57 goals conceded. Aston Villa’s attack is on fire, with 71 goals scored. Unbelievable season for Aston Villa. I am going to go for a 3-1 win to Aston Villa and a Watkins screamer.”
Let’s hope Agbonlahor is right, this is a must-win game for Aston Villa
Aston Villa need to treat Chelsea like a midtable side. The West London club have been nothing short of embarrassing for large parts of the season and are more than capable of falling apart in the West Midlands.
A fast start will be crucial for the hosts. If Emery’s men can go one or two goals to the good, another rout could ensue.
The significance of three points cannot be understated. Tottenham would be lining up against Arsenal, knowing they could end the weekend almost out of the top-four race.
Let’s hope Agbonlahor is right, and Watkins continues his rich vein of form; it’s been a season to remember for the £33million man.
