Chelsea vs Everton LIVE: Premier League latest score and confirmed lineups as Palmer starts | Football
Chelsea welcome Everton to Stamford Bridge as they look 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 wrong turn for the Blues.
Defeat at Leeds followed by a bore draw with Bournemouth last Saturday has seen them slip down to fifth with a late defeat to Atalanta midweek in the Champions League doing little to inspire confidence.
A tricky test awaits today against the Toffees. David Moyes’ side have picked up three wins from their last four, including impressive victories away to Manchester United and Bournemouth.
Just a point separates the two ahead of kick-off – Everton could climb into the top five with another away day victory today.
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Alan Shearer’s prediction
Speaking in his weekly Metro column, the former Newcastle and England striker said:
‘David Moyes has Everton playing some good football and they’re solid.
‘Chelsea are under pressure so this is really tough to predict. I think Everton will get a result here, so I’ll go for a draw.‘
Prediction? Draw
Palmer starts
A huge boost for Chelsea as Palmer makes his first appearance at Stamford Bridge since the opening day of the season.
And good news, too, for the Blues’ skipper James, who starts his third game in a week in the heart 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 should have the confirmed starting XIs with us in a matter of minutes. All eyes are on Cole Palmer, who is looking to make his first home Chelsea start since August.
Is Chelsea vs Everton on TV?
For fans in the United Kingdom, this afternoon’s game will not be available to watch on TV or live stream.
Your best choice, I’d say, is to stay with us and we’ll bring you all the action.
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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