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The Blues aim to continue their momentum after thrashing Dynamo Kiev midweek to reach the Europa League quarter-finals

Charlie Bradley
Sunday 17 March 2019 17:10 GMT
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Maurizio Sarri: Callum Hudson-Odoi is Chelsea and England's future

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Both teams will feel they should be doing better this season. Everton have slumped to the bottom half of the table and Marco Silva is under immense pressure as a result.

Jordan Pickford has a shocker at Newcastle United last week as Newcastle turned the game on its head to win. The hosts will need Richarlison to continue providing fire-power if they are to threaten Chelsea on Sunday.

After a difficult start to 2019 Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea have stabilised in recent weeks.

They breezed into the Europa League quarter finals with an 8-0 aggregate win over Dynamo Kiev, and in the league they can go level on points with fourth placed Arsenal with a win on Sunday.

They have multiple routes into next season’s Champions League, but they will want to make sure they are competing on both fronts to increase their chances of qualifying.

When does it start?

Everton vs Chelsea kicks at 16:30 on Sunday 17th March.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League.

Who's playing?

Everton: Pickford, Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne, Andre Gomes, Gueye, Richarlison, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Calvert-Lewin.

Subs: Baines, Walcott, Tosun, Schneiderlin, Stekelenburg, Davies, Lookman.

Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Alonso, Kante, Jorginho, Barkley, Pedro, Higuain, Hazard.

Subs: Loftus-Cheek, Caballero, Kovacic, Giroud, Hudson-Odoi, Willian, Christensen.

Player to watch

Callum Hudson-Odoi has seized every opportunity afforded to him this season.

You could hardly blame him for wanting to leave in January, but he has stayed and proved very useful for Sarri despite being just 18 years of age. He scored a goal and gave an assist on Thursday night’s thrashing of Dynamo Kiev. Wil Sarri finally trust him in the Premier League?

Chelsea thrashed Dynamo midweek
Chelsea thrashed Dynamo midweek (EPA)

Form Guide

Everton: LLWDL

Chelsea: WLWWD

Odds

Everton: 11/4

Draw: 13/5

Chelsea: 10/11

Live updates

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Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

28 minutes

It's all Liverpool now. Fulham deal with a corner but Salah is lurking on the edge of the box and goes for goal from distance. Rico just about holds onto it with Van Dijk ready to pounce. 

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 14:44

Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

32 minutes

Fulham are working hard off the ball and attempting to create chances when they win it back. But the gulf between the teams is clear to see. Liverpool are in complete control and you get the feeling they've yet to move out of first gear.

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 14:49

Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

35 minutes

Liverpool nearly get a second through Robertson, who plays a one-two with Lallana and looks to beat Rico from a tight angle. Fulham's goalkeeper gets his body in the way, though, and the hosts remain just one goal down.

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 14:51

Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

37 minutes

Babel has been the standout player for Fulham. He beats Alexander-Arnold with an impressive burst of speed and picks out Cairney. The midfielder's shot sails over the bar, but it at least gets the home fans off their seats.

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 14:53

Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

39 minutes

Fabinho is the first player to go into the book for a late challenge on Cairney after some sloppy passing in midfield. 

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 14:55

Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

41 minutes

Fabinho, moments after his booking, slides in again and takes out Seri. The crowd want Craig Pawson to brandish a second yellow, but Liverpool's midfielder gets away with it.

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 14:57

Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

44 minutes

Firmino finds himself in space on the edge of Fulham's box with red shirts to his left and right. But his pass is poor and goes behind for a goal kick. Liverpool, despite their dominance, haven't taken the game away from the home side yet.

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 15:00

Fulham 0-1 Liverpool

45 minutes

One minute of added time will be played.

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 15:01

Half time: Liverpool go into the break with a narrow lead, but they've been in complete control at Craven Cottage. Mane's 20th goal of the season put them in front and they've been relatively untroubled at the back. It's difficult to see Fulham coming back into this one.

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 15:02

Mo Salah may be struggling for goals, but Sadio Mane certainly isn't. Don't be surprised if he finds the net again after the break.

Callum Rice-Coates17 March 2019 15:07

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