Everton will look to proceed their sturdy defensive kind once they host Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday.
The Toffees have stored six clear sheets of their final 10 league video games, one of the best file in Europe’s prime 5 leagues over that interval. Nevertheless, their wrestle to attain objectives stays a significant problem, with just one shot heading in the right direction of their latest 0-0 draw at Arsenal.
Supervisor Sean Dyche will probably be with out on-loan striker Armando Broja, who’s ineligible to face his mum or dad membership. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is anticipated to steer the road once more as he seeks to finish his 11-game objective drought.
Defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who impressed within the Arsenal draw, needs to be match to function regardless of some lingering discomfort. Dwight McNeil stays a doubt with a knee drawback.
Chelsea, sitting two factors behind leaders Liverpool, will probably be with out the suspended Marc Cucurella after his crimson card towards Brentford. Renato Veiga may substitute him, although Tosin Adarabioyo is an alternative choice.
Accidents proceed to hamper the Blues, with Wesley Fofana, Reece James and Mykhaylo Mudryk all sidelined. Benoit Badiashile is a doubt after selecting up an issue earlier than the Brentford sport.
Enzo Maresca’s aspect will probably be seeking to proceed their spectacular run of eight straight wins in all competitions, however Everton’s resolute defence poses a stern take a look at at Goodison Park.
Predicted Everton XI: (4-5-1)
Pickford;
Younger, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko;
Harrison, Gueye, Mangala, Doucoure, Ndiaye;
Calvert-Lewin
Predicted Chelsea XI: (4-2-3-1)
Sanchez;
Caicedo, Tosin, Colwill, Gusto;
Lavia, Enzo;
Pedro Neto, Palmer, Sancho;
Jackson
