Chelsea look to have made their Graham Potter sack stance clear following a turgid Premier League defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. Following another unsuccessful attempt to secure a victory at Stamford Bridge in the last few weeks, after a 2-2 draw with Everton, Potter has seen the pressure on his stay in west London mount significantly.

Six games in all competitions without a victory, stretching across January and February, handed co-owner Todd Boehly a major sacking decision.

Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsman is position to take over in the course of the week.