Chelsea will look to keep pace at the top of the Premier League on Thursday evening as they welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge.
The hosts entered this gameweek in third place in the top flight, two points off leaders Manchester City, having edged past Leeds 3-2 last time out.
Thomas Tuchel’s team’s form is a little patchy, but there is no need for Chelsea fans to panic. In contrast, Everton supporters may be doing just that, as pressure mounts on coach Rafael Benitez.
The Toffees – 14th at the start of this gameweek – halted an eight-match winless run by overcoming Arsenal last week, but a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace followed in their most recent fixture.
Here’s all you need to know about Chelsea vs Everton.
When is it?
The match will kick off at 7.45pm GMT at Stamford Bridge on Thursday 16 December.
How can I watch it?
The game will air live on BT Sport 2, with the broadcaster also streaming the fixture live on its website and app.
Confirmed line-ups
Chelsea: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; James, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Alonso; Ziyech, Mount, Pulisic
Everton: Pickford; Kenny, Godfrey, Holgate, Keane, Branthwaite, Iwobi, Andre Gomes, Doucoure, Gordon, Simms
Odds
Chelsea: 1/5
Draw: 5/1
Everton: 12/1
Via Betfair.
Prediction
Chelsea to see off a very vulnerable Everton with relative ease. Chelsea 2-0 Everton.
