EPL: Unbeaten Everton chase statement win vs Chelsea as Moyes plots revenge against Alonso

In Saturday's early Premier League kick-off at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton will face off against Chelsea, both teams currently holding 10 points each from six games. David Moyes' Everton remain unbeaten this season, finishing fifth in the table with two wins and four draws. Chelsea, meanwhile, occupy the sixth position, boasting three wins, one draw, and two losses following their recent 5-1 victory over Bournemouth.

Buoyed by that win, Chelsea looks to maintain their momentum against a Everton side that has dominated their past nine meetings at Goodison Park. However, Everton's defense is currently their weak point, as Jarrad Branthwaite is doubtful with a dead leg, though Vitalii Mykolenko could return to action.

Reece James' absence looms over Chelsea as he is set to miss around three months due to knee surgery. The two sides previously faced off in an Europa League quarter-final last year, with Bayer Leverkusen emerging victorious 3-1 on aggregate and advancing to the semi-finals. Opta's computer model gives Everton a slight edge, projecting a 42.9% probability of winning the match, compared to Chelsea's 30.4%.