David Moyes Expresses Satisfaction With Everton's Improved Expectations Since His Return

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David Moyes, the manager of Everton, is pleased with his team's progress since he returned in January. The team has shown improvement, losing only three league games under his guidance. Before his return, they had lost eight matches. Everton has secured 21 out of their 33 points in the 14 league games since Moyes took charge.

Despite a recent 2-0 loss to Manchester City, Moyes remains optimistic. "We've done an awful lot of good things and we're getting better," he shared with BBC Sport. He acknowledged the challenge posed by Manchester City, noting that their substitutes made a significant impact. An injury to James Tarkowski was also a setback for Everton.

Chelsea recently achieved a dramatic 2-1 victory over Fulham, scoring twice in the last seven minutes. This win keeps their Champions League hopes alive. Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's manager, dismissed any rumours of discord with players after leaving the pitch immediately post-match. "I was happy because it is a nice feeling to win the game at the end," Maresca explained.

Maresca emphasised the importance of unity between players and fans. He received a yellow card for celebrating Pedro Neto's stoppage-time winner but felt it was crucial for players to share that moment with supporters. "The players need to feel that support," he stated.

Cole Palmer is one of Chelsea's standout players against Everton, having scored four goals against them last season alone. Although Palmer hasn't scored in 11 games, he's been active with 22 shots in his last six appearances and two assists in his recent starts.

For Everton, Iliman Ndiaye is a key player this season with seven Premier League goals and nine overall. Ndiaye has been active offensively, registering eight shots in his last three league starts and scoring recently against Arsenal.

Match Prediction: Chelsea Win

Chelsea boasts an impressive home record against Everton, remaining unbeaten in their last 29 Premier League encounters at Stamford Bridge since November 1994. This streak marks their longest unbeaten home run against any opponent in league history.

The Blues have also maintained an unbeaten streak in their last four Premier League matches, including a comeback draw against Ipswich and a win over Fulham. They average more shots per game at home than any other team this season.

Historical Context and Statistics

Everton's current winless away run against Chelsea spans 29 games, second only to their record against Leeds United from 1953 to 2001. Moyes himself has never won an away Premier League match at Chelsea in 19 attempts.

The Opta Win Probability suggests Chelsea has a 57.9% chance of winning, while Everton stands at 19.5%, with a draw probability of 22.5%. These statistics highlight Chelsea's strong position going into the match.