Lambert 'frightened' by Benteke

Aston Villa's Christian Benteke has the potential to be 'one of the best' according to boss Paul Lambert, with the striker having scored twice in a superb 3-1 victory at Liverpool.

The 22-year-old Belgium international has netted eight times in 17 appearances since joining Villa from Racing Genk in the summer and has given Lambert's side a much-needed cutting edge as they battle to pull clear of relegation danger.

The win at Anfield lifted the Midlanders three points clear of the bottom three, with Villa 10/3 to be relegated - while Southampton are 11/10 and Wigan Athletic are 6/4.

Following a three-point return on Merseyside, Lambert told his club's official website: "You run out of things to say about the big guy. He's unbelievable.

"He's 22 and he can be anything he wants. He's got the potential to be one of the best.

"I don't want to put too much pressure on him, but the potential for someone as young as that is an absolutely frightening thought."

Next up for Villa is a tough trip to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on Sunday 23rd December.

Lambert's side are 9/2 to gain a draw against the Blues and are 9/1 to secure a 1-1 scoreline, with Chelsea 2/7 to take all three points.

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