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Chelsea gave us harsh lesson, says O'Neill

Aston Villa manager says his players must aspire to the same standards as those set at Stamford Bridge yesterday

Scolari hopes break will heal players

Chelsea manager hopeful of getting some of his injured stars back after enforced 12-day break for international fixtures

Villa victims of blue murder

Chelsea 2 Aston Villa 0: inspired by Frank Lampard, this was as comprehensive as any victory by such a margin could be

Injury-hit Chelsea sweep aside Villa

Chelsea 2 Aston Villa 0: first-half goals from Joe Cole and Nicolas Anelka keep Luiz Felipe Scolari's side top of the table

Chelsea to send in kids against Villa

Luiz Felipe Scolari refuses to curse his luck after Nicolas Anelka joins Premier League leaders' growing injury list

Villa's fighting chance to end Chelsea run

Martin O'Neill's side are confident they can end Chelsea's long unbeaten home run in Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge

Scolari reveals his admiration for O'Neill

The Chelsea manager is looking forward to meeting his Aston Villa counterpart, whom he regards as a kindred spirit

Premier League video previews: Injury problems for Chelsea

All the team news, injury problems and squads from around the grounds for the weekend matches in the top flight

Striker Fabiano top of Scolari's shopping list

With only one fit forward, the Chelsea manager is hoping to splash out on some additional firepower

Chelsea given a real fright in Europe

Cluj 0 Chelsea 0: Luiz Felipe Scolari's side lucky to escape with a point as Didier Drogba suffers a serious injury

Drogba injury adds to Chelsea pain

Striker is likely to be out of action for around six weeks after suffering a serious knee injury in the goalless draw in Romania

Gerrard scores 100th goal for Liverpool

The captain reached the milestone with a stunning free-kick in 3-1 win over PSV, while Chelsea were held in Romania

Scolari asks for patience over Drogba recovery

Chelsea manager says he does not expect his striker to be back to his best until mid-November after returning from injury

Romanian Abramovich fuels rise of CFR Cluj

Arpad Paszkany helps Transylvanian club into Champions League

Chelsea reaping the rewards of regime change

Luiz Felipe Scolari's players are revelling in the freedom to express themselves before their match away to CFR Cluj