Closed Everton v Chelsea

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

We're lucky that Fellaini will be out but it's still a relatively tough game. Everton's last 13 matches have all either been draws or 1 goal wins/losses so I expect a close game. (Would anyway, mind you).

[The only place to be 11,313]

A lot will come down to what Rafa does on the right side of our team. Baines is key for them so whoever plays right-wing will be expected to track back, and we've seen that he seems to trust Moses to do that. This will also be Azpi's first big test, if he's picked to play and he's going to have to have a monster game.

Midfield is a tricky one. Luiz didn't have his best game against Norwich but really improved when Mikel went off. Hopefully Rami will be back in the squad for this one.

[bushman 2,043]

Personally, I would be more cautious in predicting this game.

Currently, Everton is playing rather well. Chelsea needs to be at the best for this game, I feel.

Most of all, any chance must be converted. Hazard needs to play much better here, too.

Perhaps, Rafa comes up with some decent strategy & the team will win.

[Jase 43,479]

I know I was just asking. No need to give me that look...

Look? What look? You have a wild imagination.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Look? What look? You have a wild imagination.

Not true..

And don't use that tone with me, mister!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I wonder if the people who complained about us winning 1-0 yesterday would be so adverse to a repeat scoreline here?

I personally wouldn't be too dissatisfied with a draw. Goodison is a horrible place to go to.

[Jase 43,479]

Not true..

And don't use that tone with me, mister!

What is wrong with you?!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

What is wrong with you?!

My doctor says it's some kind of genetic mutation from birth. I'm practically not human.

I wonder if the people who complained about us winning 1-0 yesterday would be so adverse to a repeat scoreline here?

I personally wouldn't be too dissatisfied with a draw. Goodison is a horrible place to go to.

Would take a draw that would keep us in 3rd right now. Everton might be weakened with injuries and suspensions but are still capable of beating anyone.

As already mentioned in this thread, their source of danger will be the left wing. Moses MUST start on the right to help Azpi. I would like something like:

Cech

Azpi-Iva-Cahil-Cole

Lamps-Mikel

Moses-Mata-Hazard

Torres

[bushman 2,043]

If Chelsea were to win 1 nil, who could complain, then ?

Personally, I will take any score, as long as Chelsea wins. Even a draw might not be too bad.

Just keep in mind, Everton is playing some fine football, this season, so far.

As for Moses helping out Azpi, not sure whether he will play on that side though.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

I'd say going to Goodison is as tough as going to WHL or the Emirates and we all know what we done at those grounds this season!

[Styles 9,790]

I expect Moses to give Baines the run around and pin him back. No Fellaini and they're missing a few other players too. If the players are up for this from the first minute we can win this but it's going to be tough.

[NishC300 1,865]

Didn't we beat them in the Carling cup there last season? Or did we win on pens? I can't remember.

We won that game. Sturridge scored in 2nd half of Extra time to win 2-1 (with 10 men).

[bushman 2,043]

Many folks keep telling me, the Blues are beating weaker teams, lately.

If the team can manage to squeeze a win here, then Chelsea are back to challenge for PL title, I feel.

A great confidence builder just might push them for better results later on.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Another win to keep the momentum going is essential... Another one of those win in any way we can as we can close the gap to the united teams and pull away from everton which is key.

[Jase 43,479]

While we are facing Everton this Sunday, our nearby rivals' fixtures are:

Manchester United v West Brom

Norwich v Manchester City

Sunderland v Tottenham

Arsenal v Newcastle

[chelsea blue 615]

Tough place to go, Everton playing well but with Fellaini out i think we can win this we just have to believe

[Strike 7,217]

I wonder if the people who complained about us winning 1-0 yesterday would be so adverse to a repeat scoreline here?

I personally wouldn't be too dissatisfied with a draw. Goodison is a horrible place to go to.

They don't have that git Saha anymore. he would always score against us. also, Everton are missing Gibson and Fellaini in the middle of the park. don't think there is a better time to face them. should go for the win. can't remember the last time we won there. 3-2 was it? under Jose. Ballack, Lampard and Drogba stunners from Long range

edit: i see it's the 1-0 in 07-08

[Jase 43,479]

They don't have that git Saha anymore. he would always score against us. also, Everton are missing Gibson and Fellaini in the middle of the park. don't think there is a better time to face them. should go for the win. can't remember the last time we won there. 3-2 was it? under Jose. Ballack, Lampard and Drogba stunners from Long range

No. No. No...

Last time we beat Everton at Goodison in the league was back in the 07/08 season. Essien scored the only goal that day in a 1-0 win.