No Calvert-Lewin for Everton?
Some possible early team news that Everton fans won’t want to see.
Everton have arrived at Stamford Bridge, but it seems that a certain Dominic Calvert-Lewin has not arrived with the team.
If he doesn’t feature tonight it will be a huge blow for Everton, especially after his recent return to goalscoring form.
Who will start up front at Everton?
Dele Alli, Everton’s special guest on Sky Sports’ MNF
While he may not be on the pitch for Everton tonight, Dele Alli will be involved in tonight’s match as he has been confirmed to appear as a special guest on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.
This will be Alli’s first media appearance since she bravely opened up on The Overlap with Gary Neville last summer.
The 28-year-old signed for Everton in 2022 and is currently working towards a return to first-team action.
Palmer aims for seven in a row
The number seven seems to come up a lot tonight.
Anyway, Cole Palmer, what a player. Many of us knew Palmer was a talent while he was at Manchester City, but I’m not sure many predicted the incredible season he’s had at Chelsea this year.
The 21-year-old has been involved in 25 goals in his last 22 Premier League games, scoring 16 and assisting nine. Extremely impressive.
If Palmer scores tonight, he will become the first Chelsea player to score in seven consecutive Premier League home games.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see his name on the scoresheet tonight, I’m not sure anyone would be surprised.
Chelsea faces unwanted record
While Chelsea may be in the midst of a seven-game unbeaten streak, they have conceded plenty of goals in those games.
The Blues have scored and conceded at least two goals in seven consecutive Premier League games.
If they do it again tonight they will become the first English top-flight team to do so in eight consecutive games.
What I understand is that a lot of goals are expected, which is great for the neutral team.
That’s why I said it will be fun!
Everton officially files an appeal against the two-point deduction
It’s already been an eventful day for Everton.
The club has officially lodged its appeal against a two-point deduction imposed on it for failing to comply with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.
What this means is that there may not be a verdict on the appeal until five days after the end of the campaign.
Do you want to know more? Read below:
Chelsea continues to hunt for Europe
Only recently have Chelsea begun to threaten European places.
The Blues currently sit six points behind Manchester United in seventh place in the Europa Conference League, but have two games in hand. Win tonight and they’ll really be in the race.
With United faltering regularly and the fact that they are on a seven-match unbeaten run in the league, Europe looks a real possibility for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
What do you think? Can the blues reach Europe?
Toffees miserable record at the Bridge
Stamford Bridge is not a happy hunting ground for Everton.
The Toffees have gone 28 games without a win away from home at Chelsea, the last coming under Joe Royle in 1994.
Yes, that’s right, Everton hasn’t won against Chelsea in almost 30 years. There is only one other winless streak by a Premier League club on the road that is as long, and that is Newcastle United’s record away to Liverpool.
Records are to be broken…
Battle of the blues
In the blue corner we have… well, both teams.
This is a match that is a staple of the Premier League football calendar, and is one in which the home team usually emerges victorious.
Today, Chelsea are the hosts and despite spending most of the campaign in the bottom half of the table, they currently sit in ninth place and are still in the hunt for a European place.
Meanwhile, Everton are fighting for their lives. After being deducted eight points this season for two separate infringements, the second of which they are appealing, the Toffees find themselves just two points clear of the relegation zone but have two games in hand.
Who will take one step closer to their goal tonight?
Monday night under the lights!
The weekend is not over yet.
You’ve got to love football on a Monday night. Many of you may have arrived home from work, cooked dinner, and are able to kick back and watch Premier League football. Nothing better.
Not a bad game either, Chelsea vs Everton, a game that has provided some fabulous moments over the years.
This year could have a great impact on European places and the fight for survival. I’m sure Luton Town and Nottingham Forest fans will be keen for Chelsea to continue.
It’s planned to be a nice watch, well I hope we can live.
Either way, I can’t wait to cover it for you all!
- Monday night under the lights!