Wilkins warns Villa to expect a different animal in semi

RAY WILKINS has warned FA Cup semi-final opponents Aston Villa that Chelsea are a very different animal to the one that lost 2-1 at Villa Park in the Premier League earlier this season.

Wilkins warns Villa to expect a different animal in semi

Holders Chelsea have been drawn to face Villa at Wembley in April and assistant manager Wilkins admits it is possibly the toughest draw his team could have faced.

Goals from Richard Dunne and James Collins, both from set-plays, earned Villa victory against Carlo Ancelotti’s side in October, a result that could given them a psychological edge going into the semi-final.

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