It’s fifth versus seventh, with out of form Chelsea taking on in-form Everton. The visitors have won four out of five. Chelsea have failed to win any of our last four in all competitions. Everton have not won at the Bridge for 30 years.
Enzo Maresca has made a couple changes from midweek, as Cole Palmer makes his second start back from injury.
**Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):**
Sánchez | Cucurella, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto | Enzo, James (c) | Garnacho, Palmer, Neto | João Pedro
_Substitutes from: Jörgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Hato, Acheampong, Santos, Gittens, Estêvão, Guiu_
**Everton starting XI:**
Pickford | O’Brien, Tarkowski (c), Keane, Mykolenko, Gana, Garner, Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Barry
_Substitutes from: Travers, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, Dibling, Alcaraz, Aznou, Iroegbunam, Campbell_
**Date / Time:** Saturday, December 13, 2025, 15.00 GMT; 10am EST; 8:30pm IST
**Venue:** Stamford Bridge, SW6
**Referee:** Tom Bramall (on pitch); Stuart Attwell (VAR)
**On TV:** none (UK); USA, Universo (USA); Star Sports Select HD2 (India); SuperSport MaXimo 1, Canal+ Sport 4 (NGA); [elsewhere](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/chelsea-vs-everton/17k00#5297306)
**Streaming:** none (UK); NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA); JioHotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!
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