Chelsea vs Everton live - team news and match updates
Everton return to Premier League action this afternoon when they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues head into this evening’s game on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brentford last time out, Dwight McNeil’s goal after 35 seconds the difference.
Everton currently sit 15th in the Premier League table, one point above the drop zone. While Chelsea sit 10th, 11 points off the top four.
Speaking on Thursday afternoon, Blues boss Sean Dyche said Dominic Calvert-Lewin was to be monitored after being absent from training on Thursday. The forward "felt something" in his rehabilitation from a hamstring issue.
Elsewhere, James Garner, who was an unused substitute in the win over Brentford, and Nathan Patterson could also return to his side’s matchday squad. Andros Townsend remains unavailable.
Kicking off at 5.30pm, and live on Sky Sports, Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley will both be at Stamford Bridge to bring you live updates on the action, as well as bringing you team news, analysis and reaction.
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