Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor says Emile Heskey is "the best partner I have played alongside".

"I used to watch him for England, and the way Owen used to always feed off him," Agbonlahor, Villa's leading goalscorer with 11, said. "He set up a lot of goals and hopefully he will do the same for me. It helps that he drops off and we have the two wingers who push on and come inside.

"Chelsea is an enormous game. We beat them last season at home, so we won't be scared of them. We are looking forward to it. They outplayed us in every position, but our home support will help us. I think we have a better chance against the top three or four.

"Our forward options are as good as anything we have had in a long time. The gaffer deserves praise for the players he has brought in. We have players that have been out injured who will be expecting to start, so there is competition for places. Hopefully that will keep everyone on their toes."