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'It's hard, if I am honest': Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish says playing behind closed doors 'felt like a non-competitive game' after restarting season against Sheffield United as he admits struggle to adapt to conditions

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish admits the club's Premier League return felt like a friendly as they prepare to welcome Chelsea.

Villa host the Blues on Sunday, with games behind-closed-doors for the rest of the season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

They restarted the Premier League on Wednesday, drawing 0-0 with Sheffield United and missing the chance to escape the Premier League drop zone.

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish admitted he found it 'weird' to play football without fans

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish admitted he found it 'weird' to play football without fans

They earned a point after goal line technology failed when goalkeeper Orjan Nyland carried Oliver Norwood's free-kick over the line but referee Michael Oliver's watch did not register the goal.