Everton v Chelsea
Barclays Premier League
Goodison Park
30-08-2014 @ 5.30pm
How are the two sides form?
Everton have started the season with two draws against Leicester and Arsenal, looking to take the first victory of the season against Chelsea.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have started the season with two convincing wins against the newly promoted Burnley and Leicester.
Chelsea have won five of the last ten matches between the two sides.
How are the probable line-ups?
Ross Barkley and Arouna Koné are both sidelined with a knee injury. The same matters for Bryan Oviedo who is out broken leg, while Steven Pienaar is doubtful with a groin injury.
Chelseas André Schürrle is rated doubtful with a leg injury.
Howard
Coleman - Jagielka - Distin - Baines
McCarthy - Barry
Mirallas - Naismith - Pienaar
Lukaku
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Diego Costa
Hazard - Schürrle - Oscar
Matic - Fabregas
Filipe Luis - Cahill - Terry - Ivanovic
Courtois
Worth keeping an eye on
Everton: Lukaku is the star of the Everton side, and the Belgian striker should be on fire against Chelsea, showing Mourinho he was wrong not giving him a chance.
Chelsea: Diego Costa is the new striker in Chelsea, and he has already scored his first goals for the Blues. Can he bag a few more against Everton?
What to expect from this match?
Everton had a good take on the top teams last season, and the will be a hurdle again this season. Not much has changed in the Everton squad, but that might just be their strength. However, Chelsea won the last meeting between the two sides, and Mourinho's troops are better on paper. But, as we all know, football isn't played on paper.
We can expect much from Chelsea and Diego Costa this season, and they should take a win against Everton.
What are the odds?
Everton: 3 (Matchbook)
Draw: 13/5 (bet365)
Chelsea: 11/10 (Sky Bet)
