Everton vs Chelsea. Premier League.
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Friday 6 December 2019 15:48, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Everton vs Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.
Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson has to contend with the same injury problems faced by the sacked Marco Silva as he seeks to halt their slump against Chelsea at Goodison Park.
Seamus Coleman (rib) and Fabian Delph (hamstring) are still sidelined. There is also a doubt over Yerry Mina who limped away from Anfield after the Merseyside derby defeat which cost Silva his job.
Tammy Abraham should shake off a knock to feature for Chelsea. The in-form England striker limped out of the closing stages of Wednesday's 2-1 home league win over Aston Villa, but is expected to be ready to take on the Toffees.
Ross Barkley is back in contention after illness, while the Everton clash comes just too soon for Antonio Rudiger who continues to inch back to match fitness after a pelvic problem.
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Marco Silva's immediate replacement may be a temporary one, but it will be one that should give Everton a much-needed lift. I am not convinced by Chelsea's defence, they looked uncomfortable at times against Aston Villa. Things haven't gone Everton's way under Silva, but they are a team of scrappers, and I see them battling their way to three points.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 2-1 (11/1 with Sky Bet)
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