Paul Merson rules out Chelsea’s chances of winning the title, but backs them to beat Everton.
Paul Merson has told SkySports he expects Chelsea to beat Everton this weekend.
The pundit and ex-Arsenal man forecasts a 2-0 win for the Blues, but feels confident in ruling out their chances of winning the Premier League title.
Chelsea currently sit in fourth position, just one point off leaders Manchester City.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte
Merson explained: “They might just be a bit light to win the title, if Eden Hazard or Diego Costa got injured and were out for a while they’d struggle, but they look like top-four material now.
“Not a lot of teams could go and do what they did against Southampton, who are a decent football team but they didn’t give them a look in.
“Everton turned their slump around against West Ham but Chelsea will be too good here.”
Everton’s Ross Barkley scores their second goal
Chelsea have really found their groove in recent weeks, demolishing Manchester United 4-0 at Stamford Bridge at the end of last month.
Everton beat West Ham in their last fixture, and despite a rocky run of form, sit in a strong position in the league table relative to their objectives.
The Toffees sit in sixth position and are within reach of the top four, but really need to avoid defeat at Stamford Bridge, as a four point gap would be extended to seven, while they could cut it to just one with a surprise away win.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman
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