Everton v Chelsea: Premier League – live
Chelsea visit Everton in a meeting between fifth and sixth that looks difficult to call. Chelsea’s free-scoring but defensively vulnerable style has produced dramatic recent results, while unbeaten Everton have mixed tight wins with high-scoring draws.
Chelsea have scored 15 goals and conceded 13 in six matches under Xabi Alonso; their last two games brought a 3-0 defeat by Brentford and a 5-1 win over Bournemouth. Everton have beaten Palace 2-0 and Ipswich 1-0, and drawn 2-2 with Manchester United and Hull City. Chelsea are favourites, but have lost two of their last three visits to Everton, with the other ending goalless; kick-off is at 12.30pm BST.
- Unbeaten Everton host Chelsea in a clash between fifth and sixth.
- Chelsea have scored 15 and conceded 13 in six matches.
- Everton have won two of their last three home meetings with Chelsea.