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PORTSMOUTH vs CHELSEAPremier League leaders Chelsea visit an in-form Portsmouth, fresh from their 1-0 win away to Crystal Palace on Sunday i...

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PORTSMOUTH vs CHELSEA

Premier League leaders Chelsea visit an in-form Portsmouth, fresh from their 1-0 win away to Crystal Palace on Sunday in Velimir Zajec8217;s first game in permanent charge. The hosts have lost only once in six league matches since Harry Redknapp Left in November.

Chelsea laboured to beat Villa 1-0 at Stamford Bridge at the weekend to stay five points clear and they will have to contend with Fratton Park8217;s trademark swirling cold wind on Tuesday.

ASTON VILLA vs MAN UNITED

United have won seven games on the bounce at home but have dropped vital points away and badly miss striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is out for at least six weeks. Tenth-placed Villa were forced to field several youngsters at Chelsea because of injuries, which could aid United.

CHARLTON vs EVERTON

Third-placed Everton won by the one goal again on Sunday and this season8217;s surprise package, stuck in a relegation fight last term, also have a tough away day at Charlton Athletic, who have won five home games this campaign.

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