Chelsea continue their quest for Champions League qualification when they entertain Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues moved into the all-important top five of the Premier League table with a dramatic late comeback to win 2-1 at London rivals Fulham last weekend.
That victory has eased the pressure somewhat on manager Enzo Maresca following a pair of back-to-back draws in the Premier League.
Seeking to tighten their hold on a top five berth, Chelsea will look to earn another three points when Everton come to town.
The Toffees suffered just their third Premier League defeat since David Moyes returned to the club when going down 2-0 at home to Man City last weekend.
Despite that setback, Everton remain on track for a comfortable mid-table finish heading into the final five rounds of top flight action.
How the bookies view it: Chelsea in charge
Chelsea – who have won five of their last six Premier League home games – are firm 4/7 favourites on Boylesports.
Everton are as big as 9/2 on Boylesports to emerge from this encounter victorious while a share of the Stamford Bridge spoils is an unfancied 14/5 with the same firm.
Head to head: A Bridge too far for Everton
To say Stamford Bridge has not been a happy hunting ground for Everton would be an understatement, with the Toffees without a win in their last 29 Premier League trips to this venue.
This season’s reverse fixture ended 0-0 and another goalless affair on Saturday can be backed at 9/1 on Boylesports.
Players to watch: Fernandez to fire?
I successfully backed Enzo Fernandez to register a minimum of one shot on target in Chelsea's last home game with Ipswich and I'm more than happy to support the same selection on Saturday at 6/5 with Bet 365.
Jake O'Brien has committed at least one foul in six of his previous eight Premier League appearances. While it is not the most attractive of prices, the 8/11 (Bet 365) about a repeat on Saturday merits consideration.
Predicted line-ups
Chelsea will be unable to call upon the services of Malo Gusto after the French defender suffered a hamstring injury against Fulham last weekend.
Everton boss Moyes will be forced to make at least one change on Saturday as striker Armando Broja will be unable to feature against his parent club, with fellow forward Beto expected to deputise.
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Everton: Pickford; Patterson, O'Brien, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Harrison, Gueye, Garner, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto
Anything else catch the eye?
Given that Chelsea have found clean sheets hard to come by in the Premier League this season, backing both teams to score stands out at 10/11 on Boylesports.
Both teams have contributed to the scoring in 11 of Chelsea’s 16 top flight home games this season, the most recent of which was a 2-2 draw with already-relegated Ipswich.
It’s also worth noting that there have been goals at both ends in seven of Everton’s last 10 Premier League matches.
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