Seeking to arrest a concerning dip in form, Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. They host a high-flying Everton side in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s men are winless in the...
Seeking to arrest a concerning dip in form, Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
They host a high-flying Everton side in the Premier League. Enzo Maresca’s men are winless in their last three league matches. Furthermore, they suffered a further blow to their Champions League hopes with a 2-1 defeat to Atalanta BC in midweek. They face an Everton team revitalised under David Moyes.
The Toffees have won four of their last five Premier League matches without conceding a single goal. Consequently, they have climbed to seventh in the table. However, history presents a massive psychological hurdle for the visitors. Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 30 Premier League home games against Everton. This is their longest such run against any opponent in league history.
Chelsea vs Everton – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
- Referee: Thomas Bramall
- VAR: Stuart Attwell
- Last Meeting: Chelsea 1-0 Everton, 26 April 2025, Premier League
Team News
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca is forced to navigate another midfield selection headache. Moisés Caicedo serves the final game of his three-match suspension. The injury list remains extensive as well. Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, and Roméo Lavia are all unavailable. Wesley Fofana sustained an eye injury in the midweek defeat to Atalanta. However, he is expected to be fit to start. In attack, Cole Palmer is set to return to the number 10 role after being rested.
Everton
David Moyes has received a double midfield boost. Idrissa Gueye and Tim Iroegbunam are available again after serving suspensions. Gueye is expected to slot straight back into the starting lineup alongside James Garner. Thierno Barry has shaken off a minor shoulder issue. Therefore, he should lead the line. However, Seamus Coleman and Jarrad Branthwaite remain sidelined.
Form
Chelsea
Chelsea’s recent struggles have been defined by an inability to hold onto leads. The Blues have dropped more points from winning positions in Premier League home games than any other side this season. In fact, that tally already exceeds their total from the entire previous campaign. Their current three-game winless streak is their longest under Maresca since last winter. However, Stamford Bridge has been a graveyard for Everton recently.
Everton
Everton arrive in West London boasting one of the league’s sturdiest defences. Since Moyes’ return in January, only Arsenal, Man City, and Chelsea have recorded more wins without conceding than the Toffees. They are currently enjoying a run of two consecutive 1-0 away wins. Despite their form, David Moyes has a personal hoodoo to break. The Scotsman is winless in all 20 of his Premier League away games against Chelsea.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted XI: Sánchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Santos, Fernández; Estêvão, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
Everton predicted XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry
How to watch Chelsea vs Everton?
This match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 15:00 GMT Saturday blackout. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day.
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