Chelsea vs Everton Live: All The Latest Updates
Kick-off: 12.30pm GMT, Stamford Bridge
Matchday 16 of the Premier League season sees Chelsea host Everton at Stamford Bridge. Both teams will be looking to return to winning ways after disappointing results in their previous matches. Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Fulham at Craven Cottage last weekend, while Everton were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Goodison Park. The Blues will be without the suspended Marc Cucurella, while Everton have a number of injury concerns, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Yerry Mina, and Andros Townsend.
Team News
Chelsea: Kepa; Fofana, Silva, Chalobah; James, Kovacic, Gallagher, Chilwell; Mount, Havertz, Sterling Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Onana, Gueye, Iwobi; McNeil, Maupay, Gray
Match Preview
Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Fulham and return to winning ways. The Blues have been in impressive form at Stamford Bridge this season, winning all six of their matches in all competitions. Everton, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their draw with Burnley and move further away from the relegation zone. The Toffees have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions, but they will be confident of getting a result against a Chelsea team that has been struggling for form recently. The match is likely to be a close and entertaining affair. Chelsea will be looking to dominate possession and create chances, while Everton will be looking to hit the Blues on the counterattack.
Prediction
Chelsea 2-1 Everton The Blues will be too strong for Everton at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have a better squad and they are in better form. Everton will give them a game, but the Blues will ultimately come out on top.
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