New Everton boss Sam Allardyce is presented to the crowd ahead of the match with Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Preview:Everton vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League clash between Everton and Chelsea.
Dec 21, 11:35
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata is a big loss for Everton clash'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Alvaro Morata will be a "big loss" against Everton this weekend.
Dec 21, 10:35
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Antonio Conte congratulates Bristol City after EFL Cup giant-killing
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes Bristol City's shock EFL Cup quarter-final victory over Manchester United as a "great achievement".
Dec 20, 23:03
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Bristol City face Manchester City, Chelsea take on Arsenal in EFL Cup semi-finals
Bristol City will face Manchester City in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup, while Chelsea will take on Arsenal.
Dec 20, 22:29
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Alvaro Morata cruelly denies Bournemouth as Chelsea progress into semi-finals
Alvaro Morata scores in stoppage time, seconds after Bournemouth had levelled up the match, to earn Chelsea a 2-1 win in Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final tie.
Dec 20, 21:40
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Team News: Ethan Ampadu, Michy Batshuayi start for Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hands starts to both Ethan Ampadu and Michy Batshuayi for the EFL Cup quarter-final tie with Bournemouth.
Dec 20, 18:48
Eddie Howe greets Antonio Conte ahead of the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Chelsea on October 28, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Bournemouth, as Alvaro Morata scored a dramatic late goal to send the Blues through.
Dec 20, 18:44
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Tore Andre Flo: 'Alvaro Morata can still improve at Chelsea'
Chelsea legend Tore Andre Flo claims that Alvaro Morata can still make improvements in order to cope with the demands of the Premier League.
Dec 20, 17:11
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Tore Andre Flo: 'David Luiz is very happy at Chelsea'
Tore Andre Flo says that he "does not really understand" why David Luiz is being constantly linked with a move away from Chelsea, as the defender is happy in West London.
Dec 20, 14:23
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Chelsea defender David Luiz 'tries to instigate move to Barcelona'
Chelsea defender David Luiz reportedly offers himself to Barcelona as a replacement for Javier Mascherano.
Dec 20, 12:37
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte hails 'surprising' Andreas Christensen form
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hopes to see Andreas Christensen emulate John Terry over time after being left 'surprised' by the speed of the defender's development.
Dec 20, 11:41
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte tells Michy Batshuayi to prove his worth
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte suggests that it is down to Michy Batshuayi to prove that he is more deserving of a starting spot than Alvaro Morata.
Dec 20, 09:44
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Michy Batshuayi to start EFL Cup tie against Bournemouth
Antonio Conte will bring back-up striker Michy Batshuayi into Chelsea's starting lineup for the midweek EFL Cup tie against Bournemouth.
Dec 19, 17:46
The injured-suspended David Luiz is all smiles during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte unaware of any interest in defender David Luiz
Antonio Conte says that he is uninterested in press reports regarding David Luiz, amid rumoured interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Dec 19, 17:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Louis van Gaal hints at interest in managing Chelsea
Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal hints that he would consider a return to Premier League management with Chelsea if the Blues make contact with him.
Dec 19, 17:06
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Newcastle United join race to sign Chelsea defender David Luiz?
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez is reportedly keen on securing a loan deal for Chelsea defender David Luiz in the January transfer window.
Dec 19, 12:29
Eddie Howe greets Antonio Conte ahead of the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Chelsea on October 28, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, lineups and all the build-up to Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 19, 12:19
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Arsenal 'lining up surprise £30m move for David Luiz'
Arsenal reportedly emerge as surprise contenders to sign out-of-favour Chelsea defender David Luiz, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Dec 19, 09:48
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Manchester City must respect Virgil van Dijk stance'
Antonio Conte insists that the competitiveness of the Premier League will take a further hit if Manchester City are allowed to buy Virgil van Dijk from Southampton.
Dec 18, 15:14
Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Why Chelsea, Arsenal could struggle in the Premier League this weekend
Both Chelsea and Arsenal are struggling for form in 2018, and the two London outfits may have a hard time addressing the situation in the Premier League this weekend.
Dec 18, 13:00
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte wants end to speculation over his Chelsea future
Antonio Conte claims that rumours regarding his long-term future at Chelsea could be having a negative effect on his players.
Dec 18, 12:41
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea to hold contract talks with Andreas Christensen?
Chelsea are reportedly ready to hold contract talks with defender Andreas Christensen, who has emerged as a key first-team player this season.
Dec 18, 11:30
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Chelsea considering January move for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha?
Chelsea are reportedly considering whether to make a move for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, either in January or in the summer.
Dec 18, 10:06
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Real Madrid, Juventus 'interested in David Luiz'
Real Madrid and Juventus are both reportedly interested in signing out-of-favour Chelsea defender David Luiz during the January transfer window.
Dec 18, 10:01
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea form being overshadowed by Manchester City run'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that his side's impressive run of form is being overshadowed by the winning run put together by Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Dec 17, 22:09
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea have to keep on winning'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits that his side must keep winning if they are to finish the season with a trophy.
Dec 17, 19:44
A triumphant Eddie Howe after the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Bournemouth want Chelsea's Dujon Sterling on loan?
Bournemouth are reportedly tracking Chelsea youngster Dijon Sterling ahead of a potential move for the player in the January transfer window.
Dec 17, 14:31
David Luiz in action for Chelsea on September 16, 2016
Report: Chelsea to offload David Luiz in January transfer window
Chelsea reportedly decide to part ways with David Luiz following a bust-up with manager Antonio Conte.
Dec 17, 11:54
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Report: Daniel Sturridge free to leave Liverpool on loan
Daniel Sturridge is free to leave Liverpool on loan in January in a bid to get first-team football ahead of the World Cup, according to a report.
Dec 17, 10:56
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Virgil van Dijk is a really good player'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes Virgil van Dijk as a "really good player" amid speculation that his side are interested in a January move for the Southampton man.
Dec 16, 21:26
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: "We must be more accurate"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that his side must be more clinical in future after they edge past Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 16, 17:59
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring with Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Chelsea edge past Southampton at Stamford Bridge
Marcos Alonso scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Southampton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to move joint-second in the Premier League table.
Dec 16, 16:59
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata on Chelsea bench, Virgil van Dijk dropped by Southampton
Alvaro Morata is kept out of Chelsea's first XI for the second Premier League game in a row, while Southampton drop Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 16, 14:08
Eden Hazard goes down under Oriol Romeu during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 1-0 win over Southampton as Marcos Alonso scores the only goal of the game to fire the champions to victory at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 16, 14:00
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in contention for Real Madrid job?
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte will reportedly be considered by Real Madrid should they part ways with current boss Zinedine Zidane.
Dec 16, 10:54
Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Michy Batshuayi keen to leave Chelsea in January?
Forward Michy Batshuayi is reportedly keen to secure a loan move away from Chelsea in January in order to boost his hopes of playing for Belgium at the World Cup.
Dec 16, 10:05
The injured-suspended David Luiz is all smiles during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Manchester United 'consider David Luiz swoop'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could move for Chelsea centre-back David Luiz during the January transfer window, according to a report.
Dec 15, 22:23
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti takes his seat during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Carlo Ancelotti 'to replace Antonio Conte at Chelsea'
Carlo Ancelotti is being lined up by Chelsea to replace Antonio Conte as head coach, according to a report.
Dec 15, 21:43
Charly Musonda celebrates scoring the third during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte quiet on plans for Charly Musonda
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hints that no decision has been made on whether Charly Musonda will go out on loan in the January window.
Dec 15, 18:45
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Michy Batshuayi remains in my plans'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte insists that striker Michy Batshuayi remains in his plans, despite reports linking the player with Monaco.
Dec 15, 18:35
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