TEAM NEWS

Chelsea are again without Eden Hazard and Radamel Falcao, who are sidelined by respective groin and thigh problems.

Winger Pedro could lose his starting spot after a poor display against West Brom, with Kenedy an alternative option for the champions.

Everton reported no new injury concerns after their draw at Manchester City.

Tom Cleverley has a 50/50 chance of returning from an ankle injury on Saturday, but Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy remain out.

Forward Steven Naismith, who is a transfer target for Swansea, has a minor ankle injury and will not be involved.

MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES

Steve Bower: "The point that both clubs picked up in the week will have been more pleasing for Everton than Chelsea. Roberto Martinez's side have been resilient on their travels this season and will feel this could be the weekend to end their dreadful record at Stamford Bridge.

"There is no doubt they are stronger defensively after the return of captain Phil Jagielka, while in-form Romelu Lukaku will be looking forward to returning to his former club.

"Guus Hiddink has brought a much-needed calming effect to Chelsea but their defensive frailties are, at times, still there for all to see.

"If Diego Costa can channel his aggression sensibly  and upstage Romelu Lukaku, a Chelsea win takes them to within a point of Everton."

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WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink: "There are 12 points difference to fourth place, which is Tottenham.

"We all like to look forward and to the top of the table, but also don't be unrealistic - you're six points off the line of relegation. That's also a fact.

"We have to work hard and be very concentrated and gather our points to step up."

Everton manager Roberto Martinez: "Chelsea are a team full of winning footballers. They won the league so the quality is there. They have players that can produce magic.

"They have had a couple of very impressive performances under Guus Hiddink, and have shown plenty of fight."

LAWRO'S PREDICTION

Chelsea will probably feel they should have beaten West Brom on Wednesday. Everton got their draw against Manchester City but this is another tough game for them, and I do not see them holding out again.

Prediction: 2-1

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MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 20 Premier League home matches against Everton (W11, D9).
• The Toffees' last league win at Stamford Bridge was in November 1994, when Paul Rideout got the only goal.
• Everton could do the double over Chelsea for the first time since the 1978-79 season.

Chelsea

• Chelsea are unbeaten in the Premier League since Jose Mourinho's departure, but have only won twice, drawing their other three games.
• The Premier League champions have dropped 12 points from winning positions this season - the joint-highest figure in the top flight along with Bournemouth and Newcastle.
• Chelsea have conceded 31 times in their opening 21 matches this season - their highest tally at this stage of a Premier League season, and just one short of their final total last term.

Everton

• Roberto Martinez has lost on all six Premier League trips to Stamford Bridge as an opposition manager.
• This will be Martinez's 250th Premier League match as a manager. He is one short of 100 defeats in the division (W77, D73, L99).
• Everton have lost just one of their 10 Premier League away games this season (W3, D6).
• Ross Barkley has provided seven Premier League assists - more than any other English player this season.
• Steven Naismith has scored six Premier League goals in seven games against Chelsea - compared to 12 in 96 matches against other teams in the division.