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Premier League: Everton vs Chelsea
Kickoff Time: 2023-12-10 22:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/CARL RECINE
This season, Everton faced a significant setback
when they were deducted 10 points for breaching the Premier League’s
profitability and sustainability rules. This deduction added extra pressure on
them to avoid relegation. However, Everton have shown resilience and potential
in recent games, displaying strong cohesion on the field. In the most recent
league match, Everton secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Newcastle United at
home, which provided a significant morale boost. Over the course of the last
seven games, Everton have achieved five wins, one draw, and one loss,
demonstrating a hot streak of form. Furthermore, their recent performances have
allowed them to climb out of the relegation zone temporarily. Everton have a
reputation for their strong and physical style of play. They excel in using
physical confrontations to defend effectively in their own half. Leveraging the
players’ physical fitness and the advantage of having numerical superiority in
specific areas of the pitch, they are skilled at winning battles and launching effective
counterattacks.
In the last round of the league, Chelsea suffered
a 1-2 defeat away to Manchester United, ending their winning streak. Over the
past five league matches, Chelsea have faced a challenging schedule, including
matches against Tottenham, Manchester City, Newcastle, Brighton, and Manchester
United. Overall, Chelsea’s performance in these matches has been relatively
good, with two wins, one draw, and two losses. However, one notable concern for
Chelsea has been their defensive performance. In the past five games, they have
conceded a total of 13 goals, highlighting prominent issues on the defensive
end. Despite this, Chelsea’s offensive performance has been noteworthy,
providing them with more scoring opportunities and helping to compensate for
their defensive shortcomings.
While Everton may not have the same level of
strength and reputation as Chelsea, their recent overall performance has been
more impressive than the Blues. In addition, Everton have a favorable record
against Chelsea in their last five home games, achieving four wins and one
loss. This suggests that Everton hold a certain psychological advantage heading
into this match. Considering Everton’s current hot streak and the advantage of
playing at home, it is reasonable to be optimistic about their chances of
pursuing victory and earning points in this game against Chelsea.
Everton’s Last 5 Games: WWLWD
23-12-08 Everton 3-0 Newcastle United
23-12-03 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton
23-11-27 Everton 0-3 Manchester United
23-11-11 Crystal Palace 2-3 Everton
23-11-04 Everton 1-1 Brighton
Chelsea’s Last 5 Games: LWLDW
23-12-07 Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea
23-12-03 Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
23-11-25 Newcastle United 4-1 Chelsea
23-11-13 Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City
23-11-07 Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Chelsea
Head To Head Record:
23-03-19 Chelsea 2-2 Everton
22-08-07 Everton 0-1 Chelsea
22-05-01 Everton 1-0 Chelsea
21-12-17 Chelsea 1-1 Everton
21-03-09 Chelsea 2-0 Everton
Prediction:
Everton to win or Draw