Chelsea find themselves gazing up at Aston Villa ahead of this evening's Stamford Bridge clash - which now has the look of a must-win for Frank Lampard.
The Blues boss is under increasing pressure after three defeats in their last four games saw them tumble down the Premier League standings to eighth place, having been touted as title contenders not so long ago.
Villa sit above them on goal difference, and with two games in hand, after their thumping win over Crystal Palace on Boxing Day stretched their unbeaten run to four matches.