Chelsea vs Everton: Who will triumph in the clash of the Blues?

Topics: TV Schedules, Chelsea, Everton, English Premier League

After getting revenge on Liverpool for their loss earlier this season, Chelsea will look to remain unbeaten in the Premier League since Thomas Tuchel took over in January.

Preview: Chelsea vs Everton

Fresh off a hard-fought 1-0 road win over reigning champs Liverpool, Chelsea will now turn their attention towards taking on Everton, who are currently being led by a familiar face to Blues fans. Since taking over, Thomas Tuchel's side have yet to lose in the Premier League, and come into this tie unbeaten in their last ten games across all comps.

Currently sitting in fourth place, Tuchel's squad will be looking to maintain a very impressive home run against Everton that stretches all the way back to November 1994. Since then, the London giants have gone 25 Premier League matches unbeaten at Stamford Bridge, and despite the Toffees enjoying a renaissance under Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea will be keen on ensuring that record still stands by the time the final whistle blows on Monday evening.

Everton indeed have been quite impressive this season. At one point, they were even on top of the Premier League table, and while they have since moved down a few spots, they're still in contention not just for a Europa League spot, but potentially the Champions League. Ancelotti's men come into this match on a three-game winning streak, and with 46 points earned so far, the visitors could leap-frog Chelsea into fourth place should they pick up a win here.

Although Chelsea do have that impressive home streak to boast of, Everton have actually gotten the better of their upcoming hosts in recent times. The Toffees have lost just one of their last four meetings with Chelsea, albeit all three of those wins were at Goodison Park. Should they win at Stamford Bridge, they'll not only break a nearly 27-year-long hoodoo but also complete their first double since the 1978/79 capaign.

Team news: Chelsea vs Everton

Chelsea: Thiago Silva may recover in time for this match after resuming training last week.

Everton: Both Yerry Mina and Fabian Delph are definite absentees for the visitors, while there are doubts surrounding the fitness of James Rodriguez, Seamus Coleman, and Tom Davies.

Match facts: Chelsea vs Everton

Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 25 Premier League home games against Everton (W14 D11)
However, the Blues have lost three of their last four meetings with Everton (W1)
Everton are looking to complete their first league double over Chelsea since the 1978-79 campaign
The Blues have a good track record in Monday fixtures - they've won 10 of their last 14 (D2 L2)
Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in their last four league home matches
Tuchel is hoping to become the first Chelsea manager to keep five consecutive clean sheets at home in the league
Carlo Ancelotti is looking to become the first ex-Chelsea manager since the Premier League was formed to win an away game at Stamford Bridge (P18 D6 L12)