Chelsea welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge as they appear to get back to winning ways this afternoon.
Since that very credible draw with Arsenal that sparked Premier League title talk at Stamford Bridge, things have taken a unsuitable turn for the Blues.
Defeat at Leeds followed by a bore draw with Bournemouth last Saturday has seen them slip all the way down to fifth with a late defeat to Atalanta midweek within the Champions League doing little to encourage confidence.
A difficult test awaits today against the Toffees. David Moyes’ side have picked up three wins from their last 4, including impressive victories away to Manchester United and Bournemouth.
Just some extent separates the 2 ahead of kick-off – Everton could climb into the highest five with one other away day victory today.
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Alan Shearer’s prediction
Speaking in his weekly Metro column, the previous Newcastle and England striker said:
‘David Moyes has Everton playing some good football they usually’re solid.
‘Chelsea are under pressure so this is de facto tough to predict. I feel Everton will get a result here, so I’ll go for a draw.‘
Prediction? Draw
Palmer starts
An enormous boost for Chelsea as Palmer makes his first appearance at Stamford Bridge for the reason that opening day of the season.
And excellent news, too, for the Blues’ skipper James, who starts his third game in per week in the guts of midfield with Enzo Fernandez.
Dewsbury-Hall starts for the visitors against his former club.
Everton confirmed team news
Chelsea starting XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry.
Subs: Travers, Patterson, McNeio, Beto, Dibling, Alcaraz, Aznou, Iroegbunam, Campbell.
Chelsea confirmed team news
Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro
Subs: Chelsea subs: Jogrensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Hato, Acheampong, Andrey Santos, Gittens, Estevao, Guiu.
Team news coming shortly
We must always have the confirmed starting XIs with us in a matter of minutes. All eyes are on Cole Palmer, who’s trying to make his first home Chelsea start since August.
Is Chelsea vs Everton on TV?
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What time does Chelsea vs Everton kick-off?
Chelsea versus Everton kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, December 13 at Stamford Bridge.
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