Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up

Guardiola's in-form Man City travel to Nottingham Forest

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Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea today after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Gunners, top of the tree at Christmas, host Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's inform City travel to Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is grappling with a striker crisis after Alexander Isak fractured his leg, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes also faces a spell on the sidelines.

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