Everton make the trip down to the capital on Saturday to face Chelsea, which Paul Merson thinks has the making of a massive game.
David Moyes and the Blues have really been able to propel themselves into the conversation of European qualification over recent weeks.
Another three points for Everton would see them leapfrog Chelsea in the Premier League table and potentially even take them as high as fourth.
Idrissa Gana Gueye will return to Everton’s selection for the game at Stamford Bridge before he and Iliman Ndiaye jet off for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Toffees are going into the game with confidence on the back of four wins in their last five Premier League outings.
Ahead of the game, Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has shared his thoughts for what Everton could do to Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea.
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Paul Merson shares his Chelsea vs Everton prediction
Maresca has warned his Chelsea side ahead of Everton’s visit on Saturday, with the Londoners leaving a lot to be desired in recent weeks.
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The two sides will enter the game at the weekend in completely contrasting form.
Speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson has admitted he can still see Chelsea picking up all three points on Saturday at the Bridge.
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“This is a huge game for Enzo Maresca. If Chelsea don’t win this football match, they could be out of the top six,” said Merson.
“They have lost two out of their last three games in all competitions and are under huge pressure.
“Everton have looked good in recent weeks, apart from that shocking loss at home to Newcastle United. They went to Bournemouth and won quite comfortably – something Chelsea failed to do in their last league game.”
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is desperate to beat Chelsea in what will be his first return to Stamford Bridge since leaving over the summer.
“Moises Caicedo is unavailable for this match. I’m still going to back Chelsea for the win. But I must admit that I went with Chelsea mainly because I support them. This will be a tight game,” Merson added as he predicted a 2-1 win for Chelsea.
Everton must capitalise on Chelsea’s poor form
A supercomputer has predicted Chelsea to beat Everton at the weekend following their dreadful run in west London over the last three decades.
Everton have failed to win a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge since 1994.
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However, this could well be one of the best opportunities Everton have had in recent years to take something from their trip to Chelsea.
Peter Crouch also thinks Chelsea will beat Everton, with the Blues being completely written off before the game even begins.
Everton have already ended their dreadful records away to Manchester United and Bournemouth in recent weeks; next up could be Chelsea.
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