Week 17 brings us a match on Dec 16th, where Chelsea hosts Everton at Stamford Bridge in a meeting of these two Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, 3rd placed Chelsea, recorded a 3-2 win against Leeds United. Raphinha struck first for Leeds United in the 28th minute on a penalty shot, then Mason Mount tied it up for Chelsea in the 42nd minute on a penalty shot But luckily in the 94th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a penalty goal by Jorginho. Chelsea looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 14th placed Everton, recorded a 1-3 loss against Crystal Palace. Conor Gallagher struck first for Crystal Palace in the 41st minute, then James Tomkins added another in the 62nd minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 5 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win apiece.
Demarai Gray has been the most prolific scorer on Everton in the last 5 matches with two goals. Both Jorginho and Mason Mount have been the hottest scorers for Chelsea in the last five each having scored 3 goals
Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea squad will be without N’Golo Kanté, Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah, while Everton will be without Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Tom Davies, André Gomes and Yerry Mina.