Source: SKY_Sports
Chelsea v Everton preview
Chelsea and Everton will stage a dress rehearsal of the FA Cup final when the two sides meet in the Premier League on Wednesday night.[LNB] However, the match, represents more than a practice for the Wembley showpiece on 30th May, especially for the home side at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]Guus Hiddink's impact in West London has been much publicised and the Dutchman believes that his UEFA Champions League semi-finalists remain serious contenders for the Premier League as they refuse to give up on a potential Treble.[LNB]Victory over Everton would move Chelsea to within a point of their opponents' Merseyside rivals Liverpool, who drew 4-4 with Arsenal on Tuesday.[LNB]The sixth-placed Toffees, though, arrive in the capital intent on proving a point ahead of their underdog role in the cup, while a win would reinforce their Europa League prospects.[LNB]StruggleChelsea are without midfielder Deco and right-back Jose Bosingwa for the visit of David Moyes' side.[LNB]Deco is struggling with a hamstring problem while Bosingwa will not return to full training until Thursday after recovering from his own hamstring strain.[LNB]Joe Cole and Paulo Ferreira are both out for the season with knee ligament injuries.[LNB]Everton striker Jo returns to the squad after being cup-tied for the cup semi-final penalty shoot-out victory over Manchester United at the weekend.[LNB]Boss Moyes is considering resting some of his players at Stamford Bridge after their 120-minute effort at Wembley on Sunday.[LNB]But the Scot has no fresh injury worries to contend with as he bids to further reinforce a reputation which has earned recent high praise.[LNB]Possible starting XIsChelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, A Cole, Kalou, Lampard, Essien, Ballack, Malouda, Drogba.[LNB]Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Lescott, Baines, Osman, Cahill, Neville, Pienaar, Fellaini, Jo.[LNB]
