Watch a live stream of Chelsea vs Everton from Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Where: Stamford Bridge, London
When: Saturday February 22, 12.45pm GMT
Watch live: Click here to watch on BT Sport online!
Captain John Terry is a doubt for table-toppers Chelsea after missing the FA Cup defeat to Man City, meaning David Luiz could play at centre half alongside Gary Cahill.
The hosts otherwise have a clean bill of health – barring long-term absentee Marco Van Ginkel – but Jose Mourinho will likely restore Oscar to the starting line-up at the expense of Jon Obi Mikel.
Everton, on the other hand, have a host of injury problems, with Steven Naismith set to join Romelu Lukaku on the sidelines.
The Scot’s absence should mean Lacina Traore is handed his first Premier League start, having netted after just four minutes in the FA Cup win over Swansea on Sunday.
Darron Gibson, Arouna Kone, Bryan Oviedo and Antolin Alcaraz all remain out.
The Blues have lost none of their last 18 meetings with Everton at Stamford Bridge, while the Toffees have won just one of their last 6 away matches in the league.
With Liverpool and Tottenham boasting winnable fixtures, a defeat could see Everton slip out of the race for the top four.
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