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Predicted Chelsea vs Everton line-ups: Premier League

Predicted Chelsea vs Everton line-ups: Premier League

Chelsea travel to Everton looking for a victory which could potentially see them eclipse Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table at Christmas.

Enzo Maresca’s Blues are running at full speed. They are undefeated in their last 11 matches in all competitions and are currently on a five-game winning streak in the league. Premier League this saw them climb to second place in the rankings. Although Maresca and his players continually ignore the prospect of being in the title race, the reality is that Chelsea are in the running.

Facing Everton, 16th, will not be an easy encounter. Chelsea have managed just one win in their last seven trips to Goodison Park and just last week Sean Dyche’s side stifled Arsenal at the Emirates, forcing Mikel Arteta’s side to settle for a goalless draw.

After a good streak without injury problems, Chelsea will be without Benoît Badiashile who joins his compatriot Wesley Fofana and Reece James on the injured list. The suspension of Marc Cucurella further weakens the Blues’ defensive depth. Romeo Lavia is doubtful and Mykhailo Mudryk will also be unavailable while awaiting the verdict on his case. positive doping control.

Here’s how Chelsea could line up Everton.

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GK: Robert Sánchez—Sánchez hopes to build on his save-filled performance against Brentford a week ago.

RB: Malo Gusto—Gusto will continue to patrol Chelsea’s right flank.

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo— The former Fulham player must take advantage of the opportunities that arise when other more used central defenders are not available.

CB: Levi Colwill—Colwill will partner Adarabioyo in search of Chelsea’s second clean sheet of the month in the league.

CEO: Renato Veiga—The versatile Veiga will slide in at left-back for the suspended Cucurella.

CM: Moisés Caicedo—Caicedo hopes to continue his impressive form so far this season.

CM: Enzo Fernández—The Argentine midfielder is enjoying his best form since arriving at Stamford Bridge.

AD: Pedro Neto—Noni Madueke’s presence in the UEFA Conference League lineup midweek gives Neto a strong chance of featuring from the start against Everton.

AM: Cole Palmer—Palmer scored four goals in Chelsea’s 6-0 win last time out against Everton.

AG: Jadon Sancho—Sancho’s Chelsea career has gotten off to a promising start and with Mudryk’s situation uncertain, he appears to have fully embraced the starting role on the left wing.

ST: Nicolas Jackson—Jackson is already just five goals away from matching his Premier League tally from last season.

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