Chelsea visit Everton eyeing a victory that could potentially see them eclipse Liverpool atop the Premier League standings come Christmas.
Enzo Maresca’s Blues are firing on all cylinders. They’re unbeaten in their last 11 games in all competitions and currently on a five game winning streak in the Premier League that has seen them surge to second in the standings. Despite Maresca and his players continuously disregarding the prospect of being involved in the title race, reality is, Chelsea are contending.
Facing 16th place Everton won’t be an easy fixture. Chelsea have only mustered one win from their last seven trips to Goodison Park and only last week, Sean Dyche’s side stifled Arsenal at the Emirates, forcing Mikel Arteta’s team to settle for a scoreless draw.
After a good stretch without injury issues, Chelsea will be without Benoît Badiashile who joins countryman, Wesley Fofana, and Reece James on the injured list. Marc Cucurella’s suspension further maims the Blues defensive depth. Romeo Lavia is doubtful and Mykhailo Mudryk will also be unavailable as he awaits a verdict on his positive doping test.