Chelsea travel to Everton hoping for a win that could potentially see them overtake Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table at Christmas.

Enzo Maresca’s blues are firing at full speed. They are unbeaten in their last 11 games in all competitions and are currently on a five-game winning streak in the Premier League which has moved them up to second in the standings. Although Maresca and his players continue to discount the prospect of joining the title race, the reality is that Chelsea can compete.

Everton won’t be an easy game against 16th place. Chelsea have managed just one win in their last seven games at Goodison Park and just last week Sean Dyche’s side beat Arsenal at the Emirates, forcing Mikel Arteta’s side to settle for a goalless draw.

After a good period without injury problems, Chelsea will be without Benoît Badiashile, who is on the injured list alongside his compatriot Wesley Fofana and Reece James. Marc Cucurella’s suspension further affects the Blues’ defensive strength. Romeo Lavia is doubtful and Mykhailo Mudryk will also be unavailable as he awaits the verdict on his positive doping test.

This is how Chelsea could play at Everton.

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Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez—Sánchez will be hoping to build on his stellar performance against Brentford a week ago.

RB: Malo Gusto—Gusto will continue to monitor Chelsea’s right flank.

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo– The former Fulham man must take advantage of the opportunities that come his way while other, more heavily used centre-backs are unavailable.

CB: Levi Colwill—Colwill will partner Adarabioyo as he aims for Chelsea’s second division clean sheet of the month.

LB: Renato Veiga—The versatile Veiga will come in at left-back for the suspended Cucurella.

CM: Moises Caicedo—Caicedo will be hoping to continue his impressive form so far this season.

CM: Enzo Fernandez– The Argentine midfielder is in his best form since arriving at Stamford Bridge.

RW: Pedro Neto—Noni Madueke’s presence in the midweek UEFA Conference League lineup gives Neto a great chance of starting against Everton.

AM: Cole Palmer– Palmer scored four goals in Chelsea’s 6-0 win in their last game against Everton.

LW: Jadon Sancho—Sancho’s Chelsea career got off to a promising start and given Mudryk’s uncertain situation, he appears to have fully taken over the starting role on the left wing.

ST: Nicolas Jackson—Jackson is just five goals away from equaling his Premier League total from last season.

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