Everton welcome Chelsea to Goodison Park in a crucial Premier League clash as the two teams battle for a spot in next season's European competitions. Currently sitting in 8th place with 43 points, Everton find themselves just five points behind 6th-placed Chelsea, who have 48 points from their 30 matches so far.
The Toffees will be looking to close the gap on their London rivals and potentially leapfrog them in the table with a victory. David Moyes's side have shown flashes of quality this season, with their dynamic attacking duo leading the line effectively. However, their defensive record has been a concern, having conceded 35 goals - the same number as Chelsea. A tight, cagey affair could be on the cards as both teams aim to shore up their backlines and secure a vital three points.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back from a recent dip in form. The Blues have won just two of their last six league matches, a run that has seen them slip out of the top four.Liam Rosenior's men will be determined to rediscover their early-season momentum and cement their place in the European spots. With the likes of Pedro Neto, Jaoa Pedro in their ranks, Chelsea possess the attacking quality to overwhelm Everton, but they'll need to find greater consistency if they are to secure a crucial victory on Merseyside.
The Toffees will be looking to close the gap on their London rivals and potentially leapfrog them in the table with a victory. David Moyes's side have shown flashes of quality this season, with their dynamic attacking duo leading the line effectively. However, their defensive record has been a concern, having conceded 35 goals - the same number as Chelsea. A tight, cagey affair could be on the cards as both teams aim to shore up their backlines and secure a vital three points.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back from a recent dip in form. The Blues have won just two of their last six league matches, a run that has seen them slip out of the top four.Liam Rosenior's men will be determined to rediscover their early-season momentum and cement their place in the European spots. With the likes of Pedro Neto, Jaoa Pedro in their ranks, Chelsea possess the attacking quality to overwhelm Everton, but they'll need to find greater consistency if they are to secure a crucial victory on Merseyside.
