On december 2011
Carlos Cuellar looking forward to "exciting challenge" at Stamford Bridge. Villa have won none of their last nine visits to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League (W0 D3 L6). "But this is an exciting challenge for us. This is why you play the game. There's nothing better than facing the very best. We can win definitely. We can win any game. If we play like we did against Arsenal, not too many teams will beat us this season."
There have been six penalties awarded in the last four meetings between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.Frank Lampard has scored five goals in the last two home Premier League games against Aston Villa.
Only Stoke (49) have fired in fewer shots on target than Aston Villa this season (54).
Aston Villa have lost just two of their last 10 Premier League away games (W2 D6 L2).
Aston Villa have failed to score in five of their last seven Premier League games.
Fernando Torres has scored more Premier League goals for Liverpool (4) in 2011 than he has for Chelsea (3).
Torres has fired in just 13 shots on target for Chelsea in 2011, just two more than he managed in 2011 for Liverpool.
Chelsea have kept three clean sheets in their last 17 Premier League games and drawn the last three matches 1-1. Villa have conceded the highest percentage of goals from set pieces in the Premier League (57%).
Cuellar has been impressed with the way Mata has settled so quickly into life in the Barclays Premier League, while he sees Sturridge as one of the brightest prospects in the division. The Spaniard also hails Drogba as a top-flight titan after years of brilliance on the highest stage. But he is adamant Villa can stop the superb striking unit and emerge victorious from the Stamford Bridge contest.
He said: "I am very surprised Juan has adapted so quickly. He is doing so well so quickly. He is already one of the best players in the Premier League. I am so happy for him because he is doing brilliantly and impressing the people in this country.It usually takes time to settle and show your true quality when you move countries and leagues but he has settled here so quickly. I am really pleased for him".
Carlos Cuéllar Official website © 2026