Chelsea will be looking to build on their home win over Bournemouth a week ago when they visit Everton on Saturday.
Blues head coach Xabi Alonso went into the game against the Cherries with some pressure on him, but needn’t have worried, with his side 2-0 up inside three minutes as part of a Victory 5-1 to get their season back on track.
everton they are fifth, above Chelsea on goal difference, having proved very difficult to beat. Two wins and four draws from six games make the Toffees one of three unbeaten teams in the division, dropping points at Tottenham at home and Manchester United at home, as well as picking up two clean sheets in their three home league games.
History is also on Everton’s side. They hit Chelsea in seven of the last nine meetings between the Merseyside sides, with Chelsea failing to score in seven of those visits.
Last season, Everton won 3-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the second defeat in a six-game losing streak that eventually cost Liam Rosenior his job at Chelsea.
Everton-Chelsea recent form and stats
- Joao Pedro has been involved in more Premier League goals than any other player this season (five goals, three assists).
- Chelsea have scored five goals in the first five minutes of Premier League games this season.
- Chelsea have conceded in 22 consecutive Premier League games, a run that began in January.
- Everton have won seven of the last nine games between the sides on Merseyside.
- Chelsea have won just one of their last nine Premier League visits to Everton (D2 D6).
- Chelsea have failed to score in their last three trips to Everton.
Where to watch Everton vs Chelsea: TV and online broadcasts
Everton v Chelsea kicks off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 17 October at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The match is live on TNT Sports in the UK and can also be streamed via the HBO Max app.
Details of the global issue can be found at premierleague.com.