European outsiders Everton welcome out-of-form Chelsea to the Hill Dickinson Stadium as David Moyes looks to frustrate Liam Rosenior's run further
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: David Moyes, head coach of Everton, takes notes prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
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Looking to avoid a fourth straight defeat in all competitions, Chelsea travel to Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton in Saturday evening’s Premier League clash.
The Blues are aiming to complete their first league double over Everton since 2016-17, following a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge three months ago. Chelsea arrive in Merseyside eager to bounce back after a tough week, having lost 1-0 at home to Newcastle and suffering back-to-back defeats to Paris Saint-Germain, which saw them exit the Champions League with a heavy 8-2 aggregate loss. This marks the first time in their history that Chelsea have lost four consecutive Champions League knockout matches, increasing the pressure on manager Liam Rosenior after another “tough night” in charge.
Chelsea have managed just four wins in their last 11 games across all competitions, including only one victory in their last five Premier League outings. They have slipped to sixth in the table but remain just three points off fourth place with eight matches left. Defensive issues persist, as Chelsea have conceded in eight straight league games, letting in 11 goals since their last clean sheet in Rosenior’s debut.
With challenging fixtures against Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool on the horizon, Chelsea need to maximize points. Although they haven’t won on their last two league visits to Everton, they boast the joint-second best away record in the league this season.
Everton, meanwhile, saw their two-game winning streak halted by a late 2-0 loss at Arsenal, conceding in the 89th and 97th minutes. Despite the disappointment, David Moyes’ side remain in the hunt for European qualification, sitting eighth and just two points behind seventh-placed Brentford. Everton have the fourth-best away record in the league but have struggled at home, winning only once in their last seven league games at Hill Dickinson Stadium. They are seeking back-to-back home league wins for the first time at their new ground.
Historically, Everton have lost just one of their last eight Premier League home meetings with Chelsea, though they have failed to score in 12 of their last 19 league games against the Blues—including each of the last four. Only against Manchester United have they drawn a blank more often in the Premier League than against Chelsea.
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Everton will be without injured duo Jack Grealish (foot) and Carlos Alcaraz (unspecified), while Chelsea loanee Tyrique George is ineligible to play against his parent club. James Tarkowski (unspecified) and Jarrad Branthwaite (thigh) are both doubts after missing the Arsenal defeat. If neither returns, James Garner, Jake O'Brien, Michael Keane, and Vitaliy Mykolenko are likely to continue in defense, though Garner could also move into midfield alongside Idrissa Gueye.
Former Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is expected to start in an advanced central role, while Thierno Barry may be recalled up front in place of Beto, who has not scored in his last three starts.
For Chelsea, manager Liam Rosenior has made a league-high 96 changes to his starting lineup this season and is forced into at least one more. Trevoh Chalobah (ankle) joins Reece James (hamstring), Filip Jorgensen (groin), and Levi Colwill (knee) on the sidelines. Malo Gusto and Benoit Badiashile (both illness), as well as Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (hamstring), will be assessed. If Gusto is unavailable, Malang Sarr or Josh Acheampong could fill in at right-back, while Wesley Fofana is set to replace Chalobah in central defense.
Joao Pedro, who has contributed to eight goals in his last eight away appearances (seven goals, one assist), is expected to lead the line, with Alejandro Garnacho and Estevao Willian both pushing for starts on the wings.
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