Premier League: Chelsea vs Everton Live
Preview: Chelsea vs Everton
Chelsea vs Everton on Monday at 7:00pm at the Stamford Bridge will give the blues a chance extend their undefeated streak in the Premier League to eight games. Chelsea is currently in ninth place, only 6 points behind sixth-placed Manchester United, while Everton is in 16th place, two points above the relegation zone.
The blues are entering this match with their longest unbeaten streak in the Premier League this season, having won three and drawn four games. However, Mauricio Pochettino’s team continues to struggle with consistency. Last week, they defeated Manchester United 4-3 but then drew 2-2 with Sheffield United, maintaining a trend of scoring and conceding at least twice in their last seven matches. Chelsea will aim to avoid becoming the first top-flight team to do this in eight consecutive games. Despite this, they are just 6 points away from the top six and have a game in hand on United.
The toffees have been penalized with a points deduction for violating the Premier League’s financial regulations, putting them eight points behind where they should be based on their performance this season. As a result, they are at risk of dropping into the bottom three if they do not improve their form, especially considering their poor track record at Stamford Bridge. Without their recent win against Burnley, the toffees would have been in the relegation zone. They have only managed back-to-back league wins once this season and have the opportunity to achieve a league double over Chelsea for the first time since 1978/79.
Head-to-head
In the last three head-to-head matches, both teams have experienced a victory, a tie, and a defeat. Everton secured a 2-0 victory over the blues at Goodison Park in December of last year.
Prediction
Everton has the potential to achieve a positive outcome on Monday, as they possess the necessary skills to trouble an unpredictable Chelsea team. It wouldn’t be unexpected to witness a draw in the match, but Chelsea might secure a crucial three points against their opponents who are in danger of relegation.
