Source: SKY_Sports
Cuellar calls for solid effort
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Aston Villa's Carlos Cuellar has called for another solid defensive effort as Chelsea come to town on Saturday.[LNB] The Spanish defender has reminded his team-mates that the London giants not just have a star strikeforce in Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka but possess a wealth of attacking talent in midfield.[LNB]That has propelled the Blues to the top of the Premier League table after eight games, but Villa have been another of the early-season success stories.[LNB]Martin O'Neill's men went on a six-game winning streak after losing their league opener against Wigan and Cuellar has formed part of an impressive new defensive unit.[LNB]The 28-year-old has performed admirably at right-back while James Collins, Richard Dunne and left-back Stephen Warnock have soon settled following their recent arrivals.[LNB]Stiff testNow Chelsea provide their stiffest test yet as Villa aim to bounce back to winning ways after losing 2-1 at Blackburn and drawing 1-1 at home to Manchester City last time out.[LNB]"They have Drogba and Anelka up front - two world-class strikers," Cuellar told the club's official website.[LNB]"A lot of people suggested they couldn't play together but they are in great form as a partnership now.[LNB]"They have good understanding and they are both scoring goals.[LNB]"But it's not just about strikers when it comes to scoring goals for Chelsea.[LNB]"They have some really exciting midfielders who can get on the scoresheet - the likes of Deco and Frank Lampard.[LNB]"But we must not underestimate ourselves in all this.[LNB]"We have been solid and strong defensively, and our performances have been very consistent. We are defending well and we have to keep that up."[LNB]
