Trevoh Chalobah has called on his Chelsea teammates to unite after their winless streak continued with a 2-1 defeat against Atalanta in the Champions League. Despite Joao Pedro giving them an early lead, Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere assisted Gianluca Scamacca's equaliser before scoring the winner. Chelsea have now failed to secure a victory in their last four matches across all competitions, including three Premier League games.
Chelsea are set to face Everton, who trail them by just one point in the league standings. Chalobah emphasised the importance of this match for regaining confidence, stating, "We're obviously down and disappointed. It is three points lost. " He highlighted the need for unity during challenging times, saying, "It is easy
to be together when you are winning but these are the times when you need to come together as a team. "
Everton have been in impressive form, winning four of their last five Premier League matches without conceding a goal. Since David Moyes returned as manager on 15 January, only Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea have more victories without conceding than Everton. Former Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall expressed optimism about Everton's prospects this season.
Dewsbury-Hall remarked on Everton's recent performances following their 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest: "I think, apart from the blip against Newcastle [United], it feels like we're playing some good stuff and we're really clicking. " He added that joining Everton was a decision based on seeing potential in the club's project.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been pivotal in maintaining clean sheets this season. In their recent goalless draw with Bournemouth, he made five crucial saves. Only David Raya has kept more clean sheets than Sanchez in the Premier League this season. On the other hand, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is Everton's joint top scorer with four goals this season.
Dewsbury-Hall has scored three goals in his last four matches, matching his total from his previous 62 appearances for Leicester City, Chelsea, and Everton combined. His recent form makes him a key player for Everton as they prepare to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Match Prediction and Historical Context
Chelsea boast an unbeaten record in their last 30 home Premier League games against Everton (17 wins and 13 draws). This marks their longest unbeaten home run against any opponent in league history. Meanwhile, Everton have struggled to score against Chelsea in 27 different Premier League encounters.
Despite these challenges, Everton have won their last two away matches 1-0 each time. They haven't achieved three consecutive away wins without conceding since December 2008. Chelsea have dropped more points from winning positions at home than any other team this season.
The Opta Win Probability suggests a 56.8% chance of a Chelsea victory, while a draw stands at 22.4%, and an Everton win at 20.8%. As both teams prepare for this crucial fixture, fans can expect an intense battle at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
