Chelsea vs Everton: 3 things to look out for in EPL clash
Ahead of Chelsea and Everton’s Premier League contest on Saturday evening, The Pride of London pinpoint three things to look out for in the match.
I suppose this next statement was as unavoidable as night and day, but Sean Dyche has certainly solidified and tightened up the Toffees. Defeating Arsenal was the boost the Merseyside outfit were desperate for; while that win wasn’t predictable, the Englishman’s appropriate intervention was just that.
Everton’s climb to a relatively lofty 15th place in the English top-flight cannot only be attributed to Dyche. Though the term Mr Motivator can be. So what aspects should Blues fans be alerted to as EFC come to Stamford Bridge? Let’s see.
Chelsea vs Everton: 3 things to look out for in EPL clash
A resurgent Everton
I have picked out a few danger men for the Chels’ defence to thwart. First of all, the Goodison Park side are struggling for goals and assists. In fact, incredibly, Anthony Gordon remains the second highest scorer this season with a pitiful three. And the winger doesn’t even play there anymore.
Keep an eye on Demarai Gray and deep creator Alex Iwobi. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s fitness is being monitored, but what else is new?!
Overwhelming choices become undroppables for Graham Potter
Just as many of us thought Potter’s time had elapsed on Fulham Road, the gaffer pulled three successive wins out of the hat. Firstly a determined defeat of Leeds United, followed by a stirring surmounting of Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Although, during the win at Leicester City CFC showed glimpses of potentially returning to a real top team status. Kai Havertz is now scoring, and Mykhailo Mudryk looked unstoppable on the move at times; the droppable become undroppable.
Victory puts Chelsea in a great position for European qualification
If the west London club can muster a win at the Bridge this weekend, they will only be two points adrift from the EPL’s Europe spots. If momentum can now be achieved, a very bad season is salvaged.