Chelsea ran into a Jordan Pickford-inspired Everton on their last visit to Goodison Park, with the England keeper producing several stunning saves as the relegation-haunted Toffees eked out a crucial 1-0 win.
It helped ensure another Premier League campaign for Frank Lampard’s men, who are many pundits’ tips to fill one of the three relegation spots come May.
Shorn of Richarlison and with little success in the transfer market, the trip to Merseyside represents a winnable opener for Thomas Tuchel’s men and is one of four live TV outings for Chelsea in August.
