Everton will be looking to record their first Premier League win of the season at home to Chelsea in Saturday's late kickoff. Roberto Martínez's side have drawn their opening two games against Leicester City and Arsenal -- and blowing a two-goal lead in the latter. Unfortunately for the Toffees, Chelsea will be a very stubborn opponent. José Mourinho's side have started the season characteristically well, albeit with their couple of victories coming against two newly promoted sides.
Everton vs. Chelsea: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Everton will look to record their first win of the Premier League season against Chelsea in Saturday’s late kickoff.
Key player - Romelu Lukaku (Everton)
Everton will be hoping for Romelu Lukaku to shake off a foot injury in time to play against his former club. The Belgian international completed a club-record £28 million move from Chelsea this summer, after impressing in a loan spell at Goodison Park last season. The 21-year-old is an incredibly powerful frontman, whose strength and aerial prowess often makes up for his erratic first touch. If he plays, life will be difficult for Chelsea's centre-back pair of Gary Cahill and John Terry.
Key matchup - Eden Hazard vs. Séamus Coleman
Séamus Coleman is something of a late bloomer, with the 25-year-old only having really established himself as one of the Premier League’s top right-backs last season. He finished in the PFA Team of the Year, and swept up a host of other individual awards. He’ll have to be on top form against Chelsea, as he goes up against one of the most dangerous attackers in the entire division, Eden Hazard.
Everton injuries and suspensions
Out: Bryan Oviedo (broken leg), Steven Pienaar (groin), Ross Barkley, Arouna Koné (knee), Christian Atsu (ineligible). In doubt: Romelu Lukaku (foot).
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: Diego Costa (hamstring). In doubt: André Schürrle (leg).
Everton will still be without Bryan Oviedo and Arouna Koné with long-term injuries, as well as the more important first-teamers Steven Pienaar and Ross Barkley. Christian Atsu is ineligible against his parent club, though Romelu Lukaku could be involved after a foot injury. Chelsea’s summer signing Diego Costa is out with a hamstring injury, but they are crossing their fingers for the return of André Schürrle.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. local, 12:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool, England
TV: NBC, Mun2 (U.S.), Sportsnet 360 (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S. - English), Deportes Telemundo En Vivo (U.S. - Spanish), Sportsnet World Now (Canada), Sky Go (U.K.)
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