Chelsea vs Everton
Chelsea enters this match with their longest unbeaten streak in the Premier League this season (W3, D4). However, Mauricio Pochettino's team struggles with consistency, as shown by their recent win against Manchester United followed by a draw with Sheffield United, where they both scored and conceded multiple times in their last seven games.
Chelsea aims to avoid setting a record by scoring and conceding in eight consecutive matches. They are just five points away from the top six with a game in hand, motivating them to secure a victory. Additionally, their impressive home record against Everton since 1994, with 15 wins and 13 draws, boosts their confidence.
Meanwhile, Everton faces further challenges with a points deduction for breaching league regulations, leaving them potentially in the relegation zone if they fail to improve their poor record at Stamford Bridge.
Despite their recent win against Burnley, Everton has struggled with consistency this season, with just one previous instance of consecutive league wins. They have the opportunity to achieve a league double over Chelsea for the first time since 1978/79.
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