Chelsea fans will be hoping for a bit more spark when they host Everton at Stamford Bridge.
While Enzo Maresca insists it's been a "positive season," the mood in the stands says otherwise. The Blues have struggled to excite, and even their comeback win over Fulham last weekend felt more like a sigh of relief than a turning point.
With young Tyrique George and Pedro Neto providing the late drama, there's some hope—but the style of play continues to leave fans cold.
Everton, meanwhile, have steadied under David Moyes, but they're hardly flying. One win in their last eight tells its own story, and a late collapse against Man City last time out won’t have helped confidence.
Still, they're safe from danger and have their eyes set on next season's move to Bramley-Moore. Expect a scrappy one here—Chelsea looking to prove there's substance behind the promise, and Everton just trying to find a spark before the season winds down.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Chelsea vs. Everton live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Chelsea vs. Everton kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Stamford Bridge in London, England and kicks off on Saturday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Apr. 26 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Apr. 26 | 6:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Apr. 26 | 5:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Apr. 26 | 4:30 a.m. |
Chelsea vs. Everton predicted lineups, team news
Chelsea head into the clash with Everton facing a few injury concerns. Goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina is a doubt with a finger issue, while Malo Gusto and Marc Guiu are both dealing with hamstring problems that could see them miss out.
Omari Kellyman and Wesley Fofana are confirmed absentees for the remainder of the season with long-term injuries, further limiting Enzo Maresca's rotation options as the campaign winds down.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez (GK) — James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Madueke, Palmer, Neto — Jackson.
Injured: Slonina, Gusto, Guiu, Kellyman, Fofana
Suspended: None
Everton aren't without their own injury troubles. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is targeting an early May return from a hamstring injury, while James Tarkowski remains a doubt with a similar issue.
Jesper Lindstrøm won't feature again this season due to a groin injury, and Orel Mangala is a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament problem. David Moyes will be hoping his core starters can stay fit as they look to finish the season strong.
Everton predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford (GK) — O’Brien, Keane, Branthwaite, Mykolenko — Garner, Gueye — Harrison, Doucoure, Ndiaye — Beto.
Injured: Calvert-Lewin, Tarkowski, Lindstrom, Mangala
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times in ET
Wednesday, April 23
- Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 26
- Chelsea vs. Everton (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, April 27
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Manchester United (9:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur (11:30 a.m.)