Chelsea have been on a run that has taken a number of the shine off what seemed like a powerful begin to the season.
After an eye catching 3-0 Champions League win over Barcelona and a courageous 1-1 draw away to Arsenal regardless of taking part in with ten males, expectations had been excessive heading into December.
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Nonetheless, the Blues have since gone three video games with out a win and are hoping to finish that run once they host Everton at Stamford Bridge later at present.
A stunning 3-1 defeat towards relegation-battling Leeds United and a flat goalless draw towards Bournemouth have seen Chelsea drop to fifth within the Premier League desk.
The Blues head into Saturday’s house fixture eight factors off league leaders Arsenal however nonetheless inside touching distance of the highest 4.
Chelsea’s shaky report on the Bridge can also be an space of concern heading into the sport towards Everton.
The Blues are inclined to let leads slip on house turf and have dropped eight factors from profitable positions already this season.
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However their house report towards Everton raises hopes of a return to profitable methods.
Chelsea are unbeaten of their final 30 house league video games towards the Toffees (W17, D13), a report that ought to give Maresca’s aspect confidence of getting again on observe.
How Chelsea might line up
Chelsea might be with out six gamers for the sport towards Everton on the Bridge, however Enzo Maresca nonetheless has sufficient to call a powerful beginning line-up.
November’s PFA Premier League Followers’ Participant of the Month, Robert Sanchez, ought to take his place between the sticks behind a again 4 of Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella.
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After sitting out the final two video games, Andrey Santos might be raring to go alongside Enzo Fernandez in midfield.
with Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto on the flanks.
Joao Pedro ought to lead the road with Liam Delap set for a spell on the sidelines.
