EPL: Chelsea v Everton preview

Chelsea v Everton preview

Everton face their second tricky away day in just under a week when they travel to face Chelsea.

Ronald Koeman's team grabbed a 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Monday Night Football while the reigning champions picked up a dramatic and morale-boosting 2-1 victory at Tottenham.

That three-point haul came after an opening-day reverse at home to Burnley. Chelsea have not lost consecutive home Premier League games since November 2011 when they were managed by Andre Villas-Boas.

Chelsea won both games against the Toffees last season by a combined 8-0 scoreline, including winning 5-0 at Stamford Bridge in November.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas returns from suspension.

But defender Gary Cahill is still banned following his red card against Burnley on the opening day of the season.

Forward Eden Hazard is due to play for the club's Under-23s on Friday as he builds up his fitness following a broken ankle.

Everton have doubts over both Idrissa Gueye and Sandro Ramirez and will be without Davy Klaassen for their trip to Chelsea.

Gueye missed Thursday's win over Hajduk Split as a precaution with a hamstring problem, while neither striker Sandro (heel) nor midfielder Klaassen (foot) played either, the latter having already been ruled out of a return at Stamford Bridge.

Boss Ronald Koeman's midfield options are limited as Morgan Schneiderlin is suspended, with the France midfielder joining James McCarthy, Ramiro Funes Mori, Yannick Bolasie (all knee), Seamus Coleman (broken leg) and Ross Barkley (hamstring) on the sidelines.