Match Thread Chelsea 2-0 Everton. Sat Dec 13th. 3pm

[Swartzy]

As much as I want to win, James garner really ought to have picked up a yellow to get his suspension out the way, with gana and Tim back fit

Really can’t do without him over Christmas,

I was calling for it, but moyes didnt listen.
Tim done it, and this was the perfect timing for Garner.
If it means KDH stays next to Garner again though, then it's worth it.

The more Moyes see's that pairing, the better for the club.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Got a weird feeling we’re going to do these

 

[JLW]

Got a weird feeling we’re going to do these

My concern is they’re on a bad run of results, then Everton come along and do what we do best.

Would take a draw right now

 

[Blue Alert]

Draw would be a good result.

 

[Gilbert..]

This is a real test. Will tell us if we've just had a bit of a purple patch or we're genuinely improving.

 

[TwoWreathsOneTower]

Should give Gana 75 minutes plus tomorrow with Charly benched, gives us something off the bench if we need a goal with twenty left

 

[maccavennie]

Should give Gana 75 minutes plus tomorrow with Charly benched, gives us something off the bench if we need a goal with twenty left

Or give Charly 75 minutes, let him score and assist and then bring Gana on to see the game out and a nice 3-0 Everton win

 

[BlueInNZ]

Any suggestions on which pub for away to go before the game ?

We're heading to Earl's Court, not sure which pub yet though.

 

[Look to the future]

We’re going to win this one. UTFT!

 

[stopstandthere]

I would manage the expectation and everyone start having Christmas mood.

 

[canuckblue]

Or give Charly 75 minutes, let him score and assist and then bring Gana on to see the game out and a nice 3-0 Everton win

I like the cut of your jib.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Should give Alcaraz the minutes over Gana because he’ll actually be here the next month and he’s also not in his mid 30s.

 

[matty1878]

We’re going to win this one. UTFT!

or a draw time to break this one to!

 

[DanEFC92]

Anywhere in town showing this do you reckon?

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

remarkable optimism from Sporting Life:

Chelsea vs Everton​

• Kick-off: Saturday, 15:00 GMT
• Live odds, form and stats

Things have all gone a bit 'Pete Tongue' for Chelsea since a good display again Arsenal. Defeat to Leeds, a draw at Bournemouth and defeat at Atalanta in the Champions League have meant their good run of form is now a distant memory.

They are now fifth in the league table, eight points behind Arsenal and just one point above Saturday's visitors Everton, who head to Stamford Bridge having won four of their last five. This will be a tough game for the Blues who can't afford to slip up again.

Things could get lively here, and with these two sides both ranking in the top five for cards this season (both 34 - 2.27 per game), cards look a route to go down and I'm again going to be hoping our good friend Jack Grealish can help deliver.

We'll back both MALO GUSTO and REECE JAMES TO BE CARDED as singles here at big prices, with Grealish drawing a lot of cards from opposing right-backs and right central midfielders - where James is expected to line up on Saturday.

In 10 of Grealish's 13 league starts for Everton, at least one of the RB or RCM has been booked, with six booked of each and both booked in the same game on two occasions (Crystal Palace and West Ham).

Gusto and James aren't exactly known for their high card records, but they don't come up against a player as direct and dangerous as Grealish. Gusto has been sent off already this season at Nottingham Forest and was booked in the Champions League recently against Barcelona, while James has three cards to his name.

The referee is Thomas Bramall and he's averaged 3.6 cards per game but can be wild, and has recently refereed both these sides, showing eight yellows and a red as Chelsea beat Wolves and five yellows when Everton drew at Sunderland.

Score prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Everton (Sky Bet odds: 14/1)