Everton vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Everton vs Chelsea
Everton may have a lot of defending between now and full-time as they try for another important victory. Dyche would love a second goal to calm any nerves.
Everton vs Chelsea
Everton hearts are temporarily in mouths as Sterling charges into the box before the ball bounces dangerously around the hosts' box, though Dyche's men are just about able to scramble clear.
Everton vs Chelsea
Cucurella tries his luck from just outside the box, but his low effort is straight down the throat of Pickford. Chelsea have desperately lacked that cutting edge in the final third in this game.
Everton vs Chelsea
With Chelsea having to throw more bodies forward in their pursuit of an equaliser, there could be opportunities for the likes of Beto and McNeil to get in behind the visitors' defence and catch them on the counter.
Everton vs Chelsea
Everton manager Sean Dyche has lost his last five home Premier League games against Chelsea, all as Burnley boss. He could be set to end that poor run here, though.
Everton vs Chelsea
Sterling looks to make an immediate impact by getting down the right, but Mykolenko does superbly to win a goal-kick for his side. The home fans loved that.
Everton vs Chelsea
Substitution Dominic Nathaniel Calvert-Lewin Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal
Everton vs Chelsea
Substitution Enzo Jeremías Fernández Raheem Shaquille Sterling
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