Everton will look to proceed their sturdy defensive type once they host Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday.
The Toffees have stored six clear sheets of their final 10 league video games, the most effective document in Europe’s high 5 leagues over that interval. Nevertheless, their battle to attain objectives stays a serious difficulty, with just one shot heading in the right direction of their latest 0-0 draw at Arsenal.
Supervisor Sean Dyche shall be with out on-loan striker Armando Broja, who’s ineligible to face his dad or mum membership. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is anticipated to guide the road once more as he seeks to finish his 11-game purpose drought.
Defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who impressed within the Arsenal draw, ought to be match to characteristic regardless of some lingering discomfort. Dwight McNeil stays a doubt with a knee downside.
Chelsea, sitting two factors behind leaders Liverpool, shall be with out the suspended Marc Cucurella after his pink card towards Brentford. Renato Veiga might exchange him, although Tosin Adarabioyo is another choice.
Accidents proceed to hamper the Blues, with Wesley Fofana, Reece James and Mykhaylo Mudryk all sidelined. Benoit Badiashile is a doubt after selecting up an issue earlier than the Brentford recreation.
Enzo Maresca’s facet shall be trying to proceed their spectacular run of eight straight wins in all competitions, however Everton’s resolute defence poses a stern take a look at at Goodison Park.
Predicted Everton XI: (4-5-1)
Pickford;
Younger, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko;
Harrison, Gueye, Mangala, Doucoure, Ndiaye;
Calvert-Lewin
Predicted Chelsea XI: (4-2-3-1)
Sanchez;
Caicedo, Tosin, Colwill, Gusto;
Lavia, Enzo;
Pedro Neto, Palmer, Sancho;
Jackson
