3. Midfield Battle
As is the case in any game between two good sides, whoever controls the midfield usually comes out on top. Everton put in a spirited display against Liverpool, negating their playmakers with three central midfielders of theirs. The likes of Gareth Barry, James McCarthy and Mohamed Besic will face a tougher challenge to stop the returning Cesc Fabregas who will be marshalled by the dominant Nemanja Matic.
Fabregas has 15 assists to his name so far, seven more than any other player and he is on course to beat Thierry Henry’s record of 20 assists in a season.
On Wednesday, Everton will have to snuff out Chelsea’s creativity if they hope to come away with a point at best.