Match Everton v Chelsea Premiere League - 30-Aug-2014

 

Everton are currenty on the 10th position in the Premier League. They have drawn both opening matches against Leicester away from home and against Arsenal at home. On both matches Everton had the lead until the final couple of minutes, but both, Leicester and Arsenal scored a late goals to deny Everton the victory. Steven Naismith scored a goal in both matches so far and he is the team's leading goalscorer. Aiden McGeady and Seamus Coleman added one goal each on the previous two matches. Here are the results from the opening two rounds:

 

23.08.2014. Everton - Arsenal 2:2
16.08.2014. Leicester - Everton 2:2

 

The coach Roberto Martínez has four injured players. The defender Bryan Oviedo, midfielders Steven Pienaar and Ross Barkley and striker Arouna Kone will miss this game. In addition, the striker Romelu Lukaku is doubtful and Christian Atsu is ineligible to face his parent club.

Probable line-up: Howard, Baines, Distin, Jagielka, Coleman, Barry, McCart hy, McGeady, Naismith, Mirallas, Lukaku

 

Chelsea have shown very good performances in the opening two rounds. They have won both matches quite comfortably against Burnley away from home and against Leicester at home. New addition to the team, striker Diego Costa has netted a goal on both matches. It is a handicap for  the Blues that Diego Costa got injury and won't play here. However, Chelsea will be looking to extend the winning streak in the match against Everton, but the players know that won't be an easy job. Here are the results from the opening two rounds:

 

23.08.2014. Chelsea - Leicester 2:0
18.08.2014. Burnley - Chelsea 1:3

The coach Jose Mourinho can't count on Diego Costa who got injured. Also

Andre Schurrle is doubtful.

Probable line-up: Courtois, Azpilicueta, Terry, Cahill, Ivanovic, Fabregas, Matic, Hazard, Oscar, Willian, Drogba

 

Both teams won the home matches in the previous season. Here are the results:

 

22.02.2014. Chelsea - Everton 1:0
14.09.2013. Everton - Chelsea 1:0