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Alan Shearer explains why Chelsea will fail to beat Everton in Premier League clash

Premier League legend Alan Shearer has predicted that Chelsea will fail to beat Everton on Saturday.

By Nived Zenith · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:33 PM

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Alan Shearer predicts Chelsea will fail to defeat Everton, forecasting a score draw between the two sides.
Shearer praised Chelsea's attack but stated he remains unconvinced by the team's defensive capabilities.
Everton head into the fixture following a 2-2 Premier League draw against Hull City.

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Alan Shearer has predicted that Chelsea will fail to beat Everton in their upcoming Premier League fixture, backing the clash to end in a score draw. Writing in his Metro column, Shearer stated that while Chelsea's attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro is prolific, he remains unconvinced by the defensive resilience of Xabi Alonso's side.

Everton enter the match following a 2-2 draw with Hull City under manager David Moyes. Meanwhile, Chelsea recently defeated Bournemouth 5-1, but the club confirmed that captain Reece James has undergone knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined until the end of 2026.

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