Paul Merson predicts outcome of Everton clash v Chelsea
Everton will look to bounce back to winning ways when they play host to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday (01 May).
The Toffees are fighting for survival and every point is vital. Paul Merson reckons it will be a “big” game for the Toffees and has predicted a 1-1 draw.
Chelsea are heading into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, and have picked up just one win from their last three games.
“Wow, this is a big game. If Burnley win, Everton will be four points behind them before they start this match. They played well against Liverpool, and they’ll need to get a result this weekend,” wrote Merson for SportsKeeda.
“This is a pretty good time to play against Chelsea, and Everton will have to make the most of it. A draw won’t be good enough for them, but they’ll have to take what they can get.
“Everton’s approach against Chelsea will depend on what happens in the Burnley game. If Burnley win, Everton will need to make sure they don’t lose this weekend.”
Home comfort?
Frank Lampard during his playing days had scored some wonderful goals for Chelsea at Goodison Park, but now the Blues legend must stop his former club from scoring this weekend.
The away form has been horrendous for the Toffees, and there isn’t enough evidence to suggest that they can turn those records around anytime soon.
The Toffees have slipped to the bottom three, and Lampard is under extreme pressure at the moment. It’s their home form they must count on.
With the fans generating an electrifying atmosphere at Goodison Park, the Toffees tend to do well at home. However, it won’t be an easy game.
The Toffees have picked up just one win from their last five Premier League games, and they need more points on board.
The confidence in the side is low at the moment and apart from one or two players, Lampard is struggling to get the best out of the side.
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