This is the quickest Everton have reached 24 points since 2020-21, when Carlo Ancelotti was manager and James Rodriguez operated at number 10. The Toffees remained seventh – their current position in 2025-26 – until March of that season, when they went to Stamford Bridge and lost 2-0.

Cole Palmer returns to the starting XI having been rested in midweek. Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana and Alejandro Garnacho are also recalled. Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, W Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, James, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro

All you need to know about Chelsea v Everton in the Premier League, including TV details, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Chelsea were excellent against Arsenal at the end of November, when they got a draw after going down to 10 men, and I was thinking here we go, they could possibly be title contenders. Since then, however,

The Blues play the Toffees at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in matchday 16 of the Premier League season. The hosts are higher in the league, but the visitors boast better recent form. Betting expert Frank Monkhouse brings Flashscore readers his top picks.

Chelsea will look to bounce back from a sticky spell when they take on Atalanta tonight. The Blues have not won any of their last three games and were devoid of attacking threat at Bournemouth on Saturday as they ground out a goalless draw.

Follow live text updates from four games and radio commentary on Chelsea's trip to Brighton and Man City's match against Aston Villa.

The winner could take a huge step towards securing a top-eight finish. Chelsea host Pafos FC in their penultimate Champions League match after the new year, before another tricky trip to Italy to play Napoli on the final day. The match will kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 9 December in Bergamo.

We head to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, November 30 looking to extend our lead over Chelsea at the top of the Premier League