Chelsea vs Everton 19-05-2013 Premier League

Chelsea vs Everton  - Premier League: Round 38
Match date: 19 May 2013 - Kick Off Time: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Stamford Bridge, England 

 Referee:‬ A. Taylor‎ 

 Chelsea round off a long season in which they are likely to finish 3^rd. They need to beat Everton to secure that third place finish which guarentees a spot directly in Champions League. If they fail to beat Everton then Arsenal could overtake them and force Chelsea to qualify in a playoff next year. In the league Chelsea are unbeaten in seven matches (5 wins, 2 draws) Benitez has shifted the dynamic of the team away from John Terry and Frank Lampard with David Luiz anchoring the side in a defensive midfield role and more emphasis placed on Ramires wide right and Oscar or Hazard wide left. Fernando Torres is looking a little better but is still a yard or two of his Liverpool best. Ramires is suspended here and Ryan Bertrand misses out injured. Late tests will be made on John Terry and Eden Hazard. Team news will be updated after the midweek Europa League final against Benfica in Amsterdam.

 David Moyes' last game as Everton manager and the players will be keen to see the veteran Scot leave on a bang following the 2-0 win over West Ham United last weekend. Whilst Everton have struggled to win at the best teams, they have, as said, enjoyed a reasonable record. In the last 10 games Everton have 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. The side is playing very well and has fully deserved the 6th place finish they have already been guaranteed. Leon Osman has been ruled out of David Moyes’ final match in charge, after picking up a knee problem. His absence could see Marouane Fellaini drop back into central midfield, allowing Ross Barkley a chance in “the hole” behind Victor Anichebe, though Moyes could opt for a 4-4-2 and start with Nikica Jelavic. Phil Neville will miss out again due to a knee problem. Everton have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches in the Premier League but they have failed to win their last 7 away matches and failed to score in 5 of their last 7 away EPL matches too.

 Possible line-ups:

 Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Cech; Azpilicueta • Ivanovic • Cahill • Cole; Lampard • Luiz; Mata • Oscar • Moses; Torres.
Everton (4-4-1-1): Howard; Coleman • Distin • Jagielka • Baines; Gibson • Fellaini • Mirallas • Pienaar; Barkley; Anichebe.