Alan Shearer predicts the result for Everton vs Chelsea game

While Chelsea are being considered potential title contenders, Everton are languishing in 16th place and are embroiled in another relegation battle this season.

Everton manager Sean Dyche has lauded Chelsea and praised Maresca’s impact at Stamford Bridge.

Alan Shearer has predicted that Chelsea will come away with a win against Everton tomorrow afternoon, although he doesn’t believe they will win the title this season.

Shearer told The Metro: “Everton should take confidence from last weekend. Jordan Pickford was outstanding. Also with the takeover, great news for Everton looking forward but I don’t think that’ll have too much of an effect on the pitch.

“I think that the form Chelsea are in, the teams Maresca is able to put out I’d think that Chelsea will go to Goodison and take all the points.

“Any team that are sat in second, in the form that Chelsea are in, are in the title race. But I still think they’ll have a blip and I’m not sure they’ll end up in second but they’re there and you have to take them seriously. You can’t just say they have no chance. Of course they’ve got a chance. I still don’t think they’ll win it, though. Prediction: Chelsea win.”

Chris Sutton also predicts a Chelsea victory in their weekend matchup against Everton. The Blues can draw confidence from their dominant 6-0 win in their last encounter in April at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s current fixtures offer them a great chance to continue their winning streak, with many games against lower-ranked teams.

If Chelsea can successfully manage their schedule over the next month, they should remain near the top of the league.

Maresca is wisely avoiding any title speculation for now, but it will be interesting to see where his young squad stands by the end of January.