While The Reds boast a game in hand and Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists his team are not in the title race, moving top of the League would undoubtedly be a huge statement of intent.
Able to make sweeping changes to the side [who beat Shamrock Rovers 5-1](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-shamrock-rovers-marc-guiu-conference-league-b1201084.html) in the Conference League on Thursday night, Chelsea would usually look strong favourites.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Everton vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday 22 December 2024.
Goodison Park in Liverpool will host.
_TV channel and live stream_: The game will not be shown in the UK.
_Free highlights_: _Match of the Day 2_ will show highlights when it airs at 10.30pm GMT on _BBC One_ on Sunday.
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Armando Broja cannot play against parent club Chelsea due to the terms of his loan move to Everton. Dwight McNeil is also injured, along with James Garner and Timothy Iroegbunam. The game may also come too soon for Youssef Chermiti.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will likely welcome back all of their big name players following something of a rest on Thursday night.
Suspended: Marc Cucurella
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It has not been easy for Chelsea against Everton in recent years but this young team have been so impressive all season, it’s hard to look past them.
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