The first Premier League game on Sunday brings together two teams anxious to show that they can perform better than they have in recent weeks. While first glance tells us Aston Villa should be more nervous, sitting as they do in fifteenth place, Chelsea are a club under scrutiny. Last year's champions have slipped to fifth place after a recent spell of poor form, but if the first two minutes of this match are any indication, the Blues are ready to fight for the top of the table.
English Premier League Sunday: Aston Villa Visit Chelsea Before Wigan Host Newcastle
The latter game brings Newcastle to Wigan, with the Magpies seeking to prove that they made the right choice in firing Chris Hughton. Wigan have been showing a brighter side recently, drawing with Everton and Arsenal and winning at Wolves, with the five points sufficient to bring them out of the relegation zone.
Stay close for updates on both matches as SBN Soccer wraps up the first weekend of 2011 Premier League action.
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