Reece James again filling in for the suspended Moises Caicedo in central midfield, Gusto lined up at right-back, yet it often felt as though it was he who was the right-sided full-back shuttling up and down in midfield, flying into challenges and trying to cut out Everton attacks at source.

This Saturday, Dec. 13, Chelsea hosts Everton at Stamford Bridge for matchday 16 of the Premier League, and the question arises of whether Cole Palmer will participate or not. Palmer, 23, was not part of the Blues' squad for the match against Atalanta on the last day of the UEFA Champions League.

Chelsea got back to winning ways against Everton on Saturday as they won 2-0 thanks to first half goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto.

Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday to return to the Premier League top four as well-worked first-half goals from talisman Cole Palmer and France fullback Malo Gusto stemmed a run of four games in all competitions without a victory.

Chelsea hosts Barcelona in a high-stakes UCL clash at Stamford Bridge. With Palmer, Sterling, Lewandowski, and Pedri starring, both giants aim for a statement win to boost knockout hopes.

The prospect of facing Arsenal without their No 10 was once a cause for major concern. Now, Chelsea have plenty of other attacking options

Zongo, an attacking midfielder who only turned 16 in November, rose to prominence with a series of dazzling showings at last month’s Under-17 World Cup, racking up two goals and three assists in six games as Burkina Faso made it as far as the quarterfinals.

Chelsea: Enzo Maresca issues big Reece James fitness update after huge week - The club captain is getting fitter and fitter