Everton vs Chelsea: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Where to Watch | OneFootball

Everton will look to bounce back from their cruel defeat to Arsenal with a home assignment against another side from the capital, Chelsea, on Saturday. Five points separate the two sides at this stage of the season.

The Toffees produced a resilient showing against Mikel Arteta’s side at the Emirates Stadium. The visitors were disciplined at the back and also produced the clearest chances in the game before an individual error right at the end swung the contest in Arsenal’s favour.

Viktor Gyokeres tapped the ball into an empty net, capitalising on Jordan Pickford’s error while Max Dowman led a swift counter-attack against an Everton defence committed higher up to make it 2-0 for the league leaders.

There were plenty of positives to take from the Blues’ display in London, though, with Dwight McNeil hitting the woodwork and David Raya denying goal-scoring opportunities on another couple of occasions.

Chelsea, meanwhile, will travel to Merseyside on the back of a Champions League hammering. They suffered a 3-0 loss to reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge in the away leg, and 8-2 on aggregate.

Liam Rosenior’s side also lost 1-0 to Newcastle at home in their last league outing, with Anthony Gordon scoring the only goal of the game. They currently have a five-point lead over Everton at sixth in the league standings.

Everton vs Chelsea - Team News and Predicted Starting XI

Everton Team News

There are concerns regarding the participation of James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite for this match. Both defenders were 'unavailable' leading up to the clash against Arsenal and David Moyes has been rather tight-lipped about the nature and length of their setbacks.

We’ll probably have to wait until the pre-match press conference to get an idea about their return.

Carlos Alcaraz is expected to return while Seamus Coleman was fit to make the bench at the Emirates Stadium.

Jack Grealish remains sidelined with an ankle injury and will miss the remainder of the season.

Everton’s predicted starting XI: Jordan Pickford (GK), James Garner, Jake O’Brien, Michael Keane, Vitalii Mykolenko, Idrissa Gueye, Tim Iroegbunam, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dwight McNeil, Beto, Iliman Ndiaye.

Everton vs Chelsea - Form Guide

Everton: L-L-W-W-L

Chelsea: D-D-L-W-L

When is Everton vs Chelsea?

Everton will face Chelsea at home on Saturday, 21 March. Kickoff at Hill Dickinson Stadium is scheduled at 5:30 pm GMT.

Where to Watch Everton vs Chelsea?

The Premier League contest between Everton and Chelsea will be available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League for viewers in the UK. Fans can also watch the game live on Sky Go and on the Sky Sports app.

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On their day, the Blues of Everton can hold their own against any team but, as we have seen so often this season, go away empty-handed because of the obvious offensive weaknesses.

However, I still think Moyes is partly to blame with his doggedness in team selection and formation.

Playing your most consistent midfielder at right back should be avoided as this seriously weakens the midfield defensively.

Patterson should play (or now Coleman, who is fit) and what about Aznou, is he that useless he cannot get a game?

Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall have proved themselves but Rohl and George are not yet faves of Moyes although Armstrong and Alcaraz could be used in the remaining games.

All a matter of opinion of course but Chelsea are smarting after 2 home defeats and Everton must beware.

However, they have problems with injuries and Fernandes is unhappy. Maybe an opportunity to bounce back from the late disappointment at Arsenal.

I think we stand a better chance against the good sides at home, cos we play more as the 'away' team. It's when we have to stroke the ball around for long periods that we come a cropper. If we beat them, the 'race' for 5th is wide open, so it's all to play for.

Who'd have thought that we'd be chasing the last Champions League spot in late March? Michael, you must be pinching yourself.