Closed Everton v Chelsea

[Ankit 3,176]

Everton XI vs #chelsea : Howard, Jagielka, Baines, Heitinga, Distin, Naismith, Pienaar, Hitzlsperger, Osman, Jelavic, Anichebe

Really weak line up, we will do well to win this game.

Howard

Jagielka Heitinga Distin Baines

Naismith Hitzlsperger Osman Pienaar

Jelavic Anichebe

Has Jagielka played RB before? How has he done in that position?

[Miracle 249]

Not that I'm aware. Why would he be ruled out?

Rafa said he limped off due to a knee problem.

[Jype 6,398]

That's a very weak lineup for Everton compared to what they can deploy on a good day. No Fellaini, Mirallas, Gibson and Coleman for them.

As for the Chelsea lineup, the lack of Mikel is bad and I'm not exactly looking forward to Ramires at RW either, although countering the threat Baines possesses is a key part of doing well in this game.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Rafa said he limped off due to a knee problem.

He's out, but with an Ankle problem according to Niel Barnet. Huge miss for us, especially in this game.

[BLionheart 516]

Just when i was starting to like what Rafa has been doing with the team !! In the 1st half-big game he proves his instincts of defense at all costs will always get the better of him .

[Jype 6,398]

He's out, but with an Ankle problem according to Niel Barnet. Huge miss for us, especially in this game.

If he got a minor injury to keep him out for a couple of weeks it could even work out in our favour if he didn't go to the AFCON.

[Stingray 9,441]

Ah, I am not too fond of Ramires on the wing...

Well, Lampard/Luiz en Mata/Hazard should be able to produce enough danger. Let's hope Torres had a good night yesterday. I'd hate to play Everton with 10 today ....

[Shogun 721]

Has Jagielka played RB before? How has he done in that position?

A few times, as you'd expect really. Solid defensively but offers very very little offensively.

[Peppen 934]

A rather weak Everton side, but still lethal. I'm not fond of Ramires on the wing, but we'll see how that pans out. Come on Chelsea, all 3 points back to the Bridge!

[Sheva. 5,373]

I would have preferred Moses over Ramires, he helps out defensively,and most importantly offers a lot more going forward.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

If he got a minor injury to keep him out for a couple of weeks it could even work out in our favour if he didn't go to the AFCON.

You're evil....I like that!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Cech is playing his 400th game with the club and Iva his 150th. Congrats to the two.

[Hutcho 8,443]

I would have had moses over rambo, but it's not that bad imo.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Moses should've started. He's decent defensively and will push Baines and Pienaar back, don't like how we're shutting down a whole flank just to contain those two. Also, Moses is not going to play for a month now.

[Spike 12,049]

Don't leave Hizlesperger alone on the ball 45 yards out.

[Nando 106]

On theory we should be able to defeat this Everton side with ease. I prefer Moses starting the game, in my opinion he's doing an exceptional job since Rafa took over, but Rami's speed is lethal on counters. For some reason, I am expecting a lot from Hazard today, it's just a feeling. However, bottom line is - if we're clinical in front of goal, we'll have a happy Sunday. 1-3 is my prediction. (Hazard, Torres, Lampard)

[StrategiC 73]

Brilliant puting Rami on the wing to stop Bains's danger.

[didierforever 7,349]

i think its more 4-3-3 than 4-2-3-1... was not feeling too positive about this game but after seeing the line up, feeling a little better.