Chelsae play
Everton this Saturday in what seems to be a must-win match for the blues. A win would see then top of the table (as
Manchester United's game against Blackpool called-off due to bad weather, and we have a +4 goal difference over
Arsenal).
The good news is that the skipper John Terry is set to play this match after a 3-week absence due to a sciatic nerve problem. This is great news as Alex is set to be on the sidelines for up to 8 weeks.
Michael Essien returns from a 3-game suspension (due to a direct red card) to provide a much needed attacking force. Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel are also said to be close to make a return from injury.
Everton team news: Mikel Arteta and Leon Osman are set to miss the match due to a suspension and an ankle injury respectively, whereas Marouane Fellaini returns from suspension. Skipper Phil Neville is hopeful to start the game as he is recovering from a knee injury.
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| Didier Drogba |
Key stats:
- Didier Drogba has scored 9 goals in his last 8 matches at the Bridge
- Chelsea has not lost to everton at the Bridge in 16 years
- Everton are on a 5-match win-less streak, securing 3 points from a possible 15
- Chelsea have conceeded just 3 goals at home- the best defensive record so far this season.
Possible starting 11 for Chelsea:
Cech
Bosingwa Ivanovic Terry Cole
Ramires Essien Malouda
Anelka Drogba Kalou
Possible starting 11 for Everton:
Howard
Hibbert Jagielka Distin Neville
Osman Heitinga Fellaini Pienaar
Cahill
Yakubu
My prediction: Chelsea 3-2 Everton
Go chelsey! KTBFFH.
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