Everton will look to proceed their sturdy defensive kind after they host Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday.
The Toffees have saved six clear sheets of their final 10 league video games, the very best file in Europe’s high 5 leagues over that interval. Nevertheless, their battle to attain objectives stays a serious challenge, with just one shot on course of their current 0-0 draw at Arsenal.
Supervisor Sean Dyche might be with out on-loan striker Armando Broja, who’s ineligible to face his mum or dad membership. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is predicted 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, must 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, might be with out the suspended Marc Cucurella after his crimson card in opposition to Brentford. Renato Veiga may substitute him, although Tosin Adarabioyo is another choice.
Accidents proceed to hamper the Blues, with Wesley Fofana, Reece James and Mykhaylo Mudryk all sidelined. Benoit Badiashile is a doubt after choosing up an issue earlier than the Brentford sport.
Enzo Maresca’s facet might 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
