Chelsea are set to host struggling Everton side in the midweek Premier League fixture.
Venue: Stamford Bridge.
Key statistics
- Chelsea hold an impressive record against Everton; unbeaten at home in the last 26 Premier League games.
- The Toffees have won three of their last five league meetings with Chelsea (L2).
- Everton have managed only one victory in their last 10 games in the Premier League this season.
- Thomas Tuchel’s side sit third in the table whilst Everton are in the 14th position.
Head to Head
Chelsea have an impressive track record against Everton, winning 74 out of the 186 games played between the two. The Toffees have 58 victories to their name.
Latest performances in all competitions
Chelsea: D W L D W
Everton: L L L W L
Chelsea
Chelsea secured a thrilling 3-2 win against Leeds United in the Premier League last week, with Jorginho netting the decisive penalty in injury time.
The victory also ended their two-match winless streak and they would look to make up for their late struggles by beating Everton on Thursday night.
With Manchester City and Liverpool showing no signs of stopping down, Thomas Tuchel’s side have to be clinical in the upcoming games to reclaim the leader’s spot.
Romelu Luakaku, who was on target against Zenit in the Champions League, would look to make an impact against his former club on Thursday.
N’Golo Kante could return to the squad from injury but it remains to be seen whether he will make it to the starting eleven.
Possible Chelsea line-up
Edouard Mendy; Cesar Azpilicueta, Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen; Reece James, Jorginho, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Marcos Alonso; Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic; Romelu Lukaku
Injured: Ben Chilwell, Mateo Kovacic
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Everton
Everton are on the downward spiral this season, managing only one win in their last 10 Premier League games.
Rafa Benitez is under immense pressure and he shouldn’t afford any more setbacks going forward.
The Toffees seemed to have got back on track after stunning Arsenal 2-1 at Goodison Park. It was only flattering to deceive as they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last week.
Richarlison picked up a calf injury against Palace and the Brazilian’s absence could prove to be a huge blow.
Nonetheless, The Toffees will look to rely on Demarai Gray and Salomon Rondon in the attack, with the former one netting two goals in the last three appearances.
French left-back Luca Digne remains doubtful for the clash owing to the reports of his fallout with Benitez.
Possible Everton line-up
Jordan Pickford; Seamus Coleman, Mason Holgate, Michael Keane, Ben Godfrey; Andros Townsend, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Allan, Anthony Gordon; Demarai Gray; Rondon
Injured: Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Tom Davies, Yerry Mina
Doubtful: Lucas Digne
Suspended: None
Prediction
Chelsea 4 – 0 Everton
