Team news as Everton host Chelsea in the Premier League

Everton and Chelsea have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their Premier League clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton manager David Moyes made two changes from the 2-2 draw with Hull City, bringing Vitalii Mykolenko and Merlin Rohl into the starting eleven for Michael Keane and Brennan Johnson. Jarrad Branthwaite was also passed fit to start for the unbeaten Toffees.
Chelsea made a single change to their starting lineup, with Jorrel Hato replacing Pep Chavarria in defence following a 5-1 win over Bournemouth. The Blues remain without injured trio Emanuel Emegha, Jamie Gittens, and Reece James. The match kicks off at 12:30 BST, with live UK broadcast coverage on TNT Sports.
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