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Everton predicted XI v Chelsea: Is it time for George over Grealish?

David Moyes has some significant selection decisions to make when Everton face Chelsea at lunchtime. Jarrad Branthwaite is a fitness doubt after picking up a problem against Hull City, while Vitalii Mykolenko has a chance of returning after missing last…

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:34 AM

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Read Everton predicts David Moyes could start winger Tyrique George over Jack Grealish against Chelsea.
Manager David Moyes confirmed George is applying pressure to Grealish for a starting spot on the wing.
Defender Jarrad Branthwaite remains a fitness doubt following an injury sustained against Hull City.

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Read Everton predicts manager David Moyes could hand Tyrique George a start over Jack Grealish against Chelsea. Moyes confirmed on Friday that the 20-year-old former Chelsea academy winger is pushing Grealish for his place following recent improvements in form.

In defense, Vitalii Mykolenko has a chance to return at left-back after injury, while Jarrad Branthwaite remains a fitness doubt following a knock against Hull City. Read Everton predicts Michael Keane will retain his starting spot alongside captain James Tarkowski.

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