Everton have a real opportunity to make a statement in their pursuit of European qualification at the weekend with their trip to Chelsea.
It is a stadium that has not proven a happy hunting ground for Everton having not secured a win at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League since 1994.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is relishing his return to Chelsea following his £25m move from the west London outfit over the summer.
The Toffees will leapfrog Chelsea if they can secure their third consecutive victory in the league on Saturday.
However, David Moyes’ side are not fancied, with Paul Merson expecting Chelsea to beat Everton in the capital.
Chris Sutton has now shared his prediction as the Blues look to end yet another record on the road to a Premier League rival.
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Chris Sutton offers his Chelsea vs Everton prediction
Sutton predicted Everton to beat Nottingham Forest last weekend and they did so in style at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
This time around, Everton face a Chelsea side who have lost two of their last three games across all competitions.
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Despite this, Sutton has shared his prediction to BBC Sport, with the pundit expecting Chelsea to secure the points.
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“So Enzo Maresca really needs a win here to get back on track, but it won’t be easy because Everton are such a dangerous team,” he said citing Chelsea’s poor form.
“Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye are playing really well and Everton have got a bit of momentum at the moment.
“On form you would probably back Everton, while the most sensible prediction would probably be a draw, but I am not going to be sensible.
“They have not given me any real reason to back them recently, but I just have a feeling Chelsea will take this one because they are at home and they are due a win.”
Alan Shearer was so impressed with Dewsbury-Hall at the weekend as he guided Everton to three points over Forest.
It will be a huge game for the 27-year-old, who will be eyeing revenge over his former side, who did not offer him the same game time he has been handed on Merseyside.
Everton ready to break another Premier League record
Already this season, Moyes broke his winless record at Old Trafford through a stunning victory against his former side.
The Toffees then ended their drought on the road to Bournemouth just last week.
It has been a really encouraging run of form for the Toffees in the Premier League, which has put Everton in an exciting position in the table.
Moyes has noticed expectations of Everton fans has risen over recent months, and another win would take that to another level.
Everton certainly have the quality to do something special this season, but they may need to show their ability to win away to sides like Chelsea if they are to seriously push for a European finish.
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