BBC pundit Chris Sutton. (Photograph by Ian MacNicol/Getty Photos)
Chris Sutton believes Cole Palmer will show the distinction when Chelsea journey to Everton this weekend.
The Blues head to Goodison Park for the final time — except the 2 sides are drawn collectively within the cups — on Sunday trying to lengthen their eight-game profitable streak throughout all competitions.
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That run consists of 5 consecutive Premier League victories, lifting Chelsea to second within the desk, simply two factors behind Liverpool.
Nevertheless, Chelsea shall be properly conscious that Everton will pose a critical check of their mettle.
Regardless of sitting sixteenth within the desk, the Toffees are second solely to Liverpool (7) for clear sheets this season (6), with 4 of these shutouts coming of their final 5 video games — together with a 0-0 draw away at Arsenal final trip.
Everton are unbeaten of their final 5 video games at Goodison Park and though they’ve solely scored seven instances throughout that run, they’ve solely conceded twice.
Cole Palmer to ship the products for Chelsea?
Sean Dyche’s males will undoubtedly power a good sport on Sunday.
Nevertheless, based on Sutton, Cole Palmer will show the distinction — the England star already has 11 objectives and 6 assists to his identify within the Premier League this season.
Tipping Chelsea for a 2-1 win, Sutton wrote in his predictions column for BBC Sport: “The takeover at Everton has gone by way of now so there’ll most likely be some hypothesis about Sean Dyche’s future, however they might eliminate him now at their peril.
“Mainly, in the event that they wish to keep within the Premier League this season then they need to preserve him as supervisor.
“Dyche’s Everton aspect aren’t tearing up any timber however they confirmed within the draw at Arsenal how resolute they’re – they’re awkward and troublesome to interrupt down.
“Even so, you possibly can’t again towards Chelsea proper now, with the boldness they’re enjoying with and the profitable run they’re on.
“I’ve gone for 3 away wins already this week, which is a bit dangerous, however this needs to be quantity 4.
“In FPL, Cole Palmer has some actually scorching streaks the place he picks up a number of factors and likewise some runs the place he’s a lot quieter.
“I’m backing him to come back good this weekend in FPL and the true factor and play a giant half in one other Chelsea victory.”
