Cole Palmer scored his first Premier League purpose in three months as Chelsea broke the impasse in opposition to Everton with Enzo Maresca’s aspect trying to get again to profitable methods.
The England worldwide, who has solely not too long ago returned to the fold a groin drawback after which a damaged toe, struck within the twenty first minute of the match at Stamford Bridge to inflict additional distress on the Toffees, who had earlier misplaced in-form midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, enjoying in opposition to his former membership, to harm.
Palmer was performed in by a neat go from Malo Gusto, earlier than beating compatriot Jordan Pickford at his close to submit.
It was the proper begin for Maresca’s males, who’re with no win of their final 4 in all competitions and trying to bounce again from the 2-1 defeat suffered by the hands of Atalanta within the Champions League in Bergamo on Tuesday.
For Everton, who got here into the sport filled with confidence after a run of 4 Premier League wins of their final 5 fixtures, the early setback proved a foul omen.
Gusto doubled Chelsea’s benefit in first-half stoppage time to place the hosts in a commanding place going into the break.
The Merseysiders haven’t received at Stamford Bridge within the top-flight since 1994, whereas their supervisor, David Moyes, has by no means tasted victory within the Premier League there.
CHELSEA TEAM NEWS
Liam Delap once more misses out with a shoulder harm, whereas the sport comes too quickly for Dario Essugo (thigh).
It’s unclear when Romeo Lavia will be capable of return from a muscle drawback that has stored him out because the November 5 conflict with Qarabag.
Cole Palmer returns to the beginning XI having been rested in midweek. Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana and Alejandro Garnacho are additionally recalled.
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, W Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, James, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro
EVERTON TEAM NEWS
Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring) remains to be on the sidelines for Everton, who will once more be with out Merlin Rohl as he continues to get better from surgical procedure on a hernia.
Idrissa Gana Gueye returns after serving a three-match ban for slapping team-mate Michael Keane.
Everton: Pickford, O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko, Gueye, Garner, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Corridor, Grealish, Barry
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Chelsea v Everton kicks off at at 15:00 GMT (10:00 ET / 07:00 PT) on Saturday and won’t be broadcast reside within the UK.
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- Chelsea are unbeaten of their final 30 Premier League dwelling video games in opposition to Everton (W17 D13). It’s their longest unbeaten dwelling run in opposition to an opponent of their league historical past. Solely at Leeds United have Everton had an extended run with no win (36 from 1953 to 2001).
- Everton have failed to attain in 27 completely different Premier League video games in opposition to Chelsea, together with every of the final three in a row. They’ve solely drawn a clean extra typically in opposition to Manchester United and Liverpool (28 every).
- Chelsea are winless of their final three Premier League matches (D2 L1) after profitable 5 of their earlier six video games (L1). The Blues’ sole longer winless run underneath Maresca got here in December and January final season (5 video games).
- Everton have received 4 of their final 5 Premier League video games, protecting a clear sheet in every victory. Since David Moyes’ first recreation of his second spell on January 15 this yr, solely Manchester Metropolis (13), Arsenal (13) and Chelsea (11) have extra Premier League victories with out conceding than Everton (10).
- Chelsea have dropped extra factors from profitable positions in Premier League dwelling video games than every other aspect this season (8), drawing 1-1 with Arsenal having scored first final trip. It’s already yet another level than they dropped at dwelling from profitable positions within the entirety of final season (7).
