Everton v Chelsea

[willsclarets]

Leeds simply must lose their next 2 I think, and villa is another must win

[Culmclaret]

No way Everton were ever going down with that run in. It is between us and Leeds. Two wins should do it, two wins and a draw definitely will.

[Boss Hogg]

Chelsea are a country mile off the top two. Ignore Everton and we just have to equal Leeds’s results.

[CrosspoolClarets]

So annoying that.

Everton legend as a co commentator. Cousin of Everton manager in the studio. Such a sense of entitlement coming from the media that Everton “belong”.

We knew this before of course but it doesn’t make it less annoying.

Chelsea weren’t bent of course as some suggested, they were on the beach with 3 easy home games and a cushion to get top 3 (assuming fourth has to qualify in an earlier round of CL still). They looked like they didn’t give a toss about winning. Plus they love Frankie of course so a bit of token huff and puff wouldn’t hurt.

We need to beat Villa at home now. Do that I think we’ll stay up with Leeds dropping in 2nd season syndrome, although we may still need something from Newcastle. Fail to beat Villa, I would fear for us.

[Vegas Claret]

Hoping for an Arsenal win now, would put them 4 points behind Chelsea - need Chelsea to turn up at Leeds next week

[claretblue]

3 wins maybe still needed at this rate

[Commy]

Absolutely delusional

Southampton only have 3 games left, Brentford a, Liverpool h and Leicester a.

They might not pick up another point and have a worse goal difference.

Anything can happen.

[taio]

Southampton only have 3 games left, Brentford a, Liverpool h and Leicester a.

They might not pick up another point and have a worse goal difference.

Anything can happen.

Not sure what that's got to do with my post you quoted.

[Indecisive]

We knew it already but Villa next week is huge. I really don’t want it going to the last game and I think the only way that is the case is a win next weekend. 4 points you’d hope would be enough, but looking at the fixtures It
Wouldn’t be completely shocking if Leeds picked up 6 points and Everton won another 3.

Really frustrating today, similar to the Everton win over United.

[Commy]

Not sure what that's got to do with my post you quoted.

You replied to one that mentioned catching Southampton.

[ClaretMov]

All we need to do is at least match Leeds, if not we deserve to go down.

[SalisburyClaret]

Our run in looks the hardest - playing 2 of the form teams in Spurs and the Camel botherers.

[Lancasterclaret]

Very possible that any of the three could go down despite having a tremendous end of season run

[Jakubclaret]

We knew it already but Villa next week is huge. I really don’t want it going to the last game and I think the only way that is the case is a win next weekend. 4 points you’d hope would be enough, but looking at the fixtures It
Wouldn’t be completely shocking if Leeds picked up 6 points and Everton won another 3.

Really frustrating today, similar to the Everton win over United.

Everton couldn’t win for toffee pardon the pun until our former manager facilitated in giving them the impetus/boost ever known to living man by pretty much publicly declaring there was dogga, apart from the expected derby defeat they haven’t looked back since.

[Lancasterclaret]

Eventually, the pressure is going to tell on one of us

I hope our injury situation has improved for next weekend, and as the quicker we can get points on the board, the more pressure it puts on Leeds and Everton

[Vegas Claret]

not sure if this has been posted but Leeds have confirmed Stuart Dallas broke his leg yesterday. Big loss for them. Hope he makes a full recovery obviously

[summitclaret]

Someone mentioned delusional. This is probably men in white coats stuff, but Newcastle (10th) have only 3 games left. City away and Arsenal at home, before they come to us. I can only see us losing at Spurs, but if we do, hopefully without too much damage to our gd. However, if we could beat AV twice, we could still catch Newcastle.

[Murger]

It's gonna have to be a hell of a slump in form for us not to get at least a win and draw.

[LongSider75]

Grow up !! Burnley have to win or draw our own games. If we don't stay up it is not down to Everton or Leeds dropping points.. i was buzzing on the way home from Watford last night knowing we still have a chance. It is in our hands. UTC

[tiger76]

Everton couldn’t win for toffee pardon the pun until our former manager facilitated in giving them the impetus/boost ever known to living man by pretty much publicly declaring there was dogga, apart from the expected derby defeat they haven’t looked back since.

I know facts aren't your strong point Jakub, but that is total BS, their home form has been decent most of the season, and what our former manager was particularly referring to was their atrocious away form.

And if Everton do stay up it'll be pretty much due to their home form, because on the road they are dogga.

[Murger]

Someone mentioned delusional. This is probably men in white coats stuff, but Newcastle (10th) have only 3 games left. City away and Arsenal at home, before they come to us. I can only see us losing at Spurs, but if we do, hopefully without too much damage to our gd. However, if we could beat AV twice, we could still catch Newcastle.

And I could get a blowy off Scarlett Johansson if I had a 15" whopper. Not gonna happen.

[IanMcL]

All to play for. Luckily, we have the commitment to do it.

Aston Villa become very important!

[taio]

You replied to one that mentioned catching Southampton.

I was replying to the bit about the poster saying he pretty much gets everything right. I hadn't even read the bit about Southampton. But if you think they are going down put a bet on them at 100/1.

[ervi34]

Our run in looks the hardest - playing 2 of the form teams in Spurs and the Camel botherers.

Spurs in form? They literally had 0 shots on target against Brentford and Brighton. They won today against a Leicester side that made 8 changes becasue they play Conference semi-final on Thursday. I'm not saying we'll get anything at Spurs, but they are definitely not "in form". Villa have been poor for some time and have nothing to play for.

[SalisburyClaret]

Spurs in form? They literally had 0 shots on target against Brentford and Brighton. They won today against a Leicester side that made 8 changes becasue they play Conference semi-final on Thursday. I'm not saying we'll get anything at Spurs, but they are definitely not "in form". Villa have been poor for some time and have nothing to play for.

3rd or 4th in the form guide - depending which one you use

[Jakubclaret]

I know facts aren't your strong point Jakub, but that is total BS, their home form has been decent most of the season, and what our former manager was particularly referring to was their atrocious away form.

And if Everton do stay up it'll be pretty much due to their home form, because on the road they are dogga.

That may be so but ordinarily would you expect 2 home wins against Chelsea & Manchester United no defeats maybe draws certainly not 2 wins, we aren’t talking about Norwich & Watford here we are talking about really good teams, Everton do have good home form but wouldn’t have been favourites for the home wins, careless talk imo partly served as a kick up the backside Everton didn’t need well not from us anyhow.

[BabylonClaret]

Sadly Chelsea have been shite for the last few weeks

[Lancasterclaret]

Sadly Chelsea have been shite for the last few weeks

Looks to me like the ownership issue and big players leaving on frees is really effecting them

I've never seen Mount and James have such poor games, and I wonder if Tuchel decision to only change one player from the game on Thursday was a huge mistake because they did look leggy

But lets not take anything away from the two stunning saves Pickford made btw, without them Chelsea win that, despite being really poor

[Commy]

I was replying to the bit about the poster saying he pretty much gets everything right. I hadn't even read the bit about Southampton. But if you think they are going down put a bet on them at 100/1.

I said we could overtake them.

[bfcjg]

Everton last two home wins have really flattered them.

[davetheclaret]

Hoping for an Arsenal win now, would put them 4 points behind Chelsea - need Chelsea to turn up at Leeds next week

Im very much with you on this one Vegas.
I think Everton might struggle at Watford.

[Murger]

Im very much with you on this one Vegas.
I think Everton might struggle at Watford.

No chance Watford pick up a result.

[Middle-agedClaret]

I bet Jordan Pickford begs to differ.

This.o

[Spijed]

No chance Watford pick up a result.

Well something has got to give:

Watford's home form v Everton's away form :

[gandhisflipflop]

Everton have woken up. No chance they are going down. Best we can hope for is to better Leeds

[Taffy on the wing]

I couldn't contribute to this forum earlier because of my Referee rating from yesterday,............. but Reece-James going from one of the best crossers of a ball to the worst i've ever seen is mighty suspicious!
I'm not sure i completely buy the "Chelsea were on the beach" storyline either.....& don't get me started on Kevin Friend......UTC.

[jrgbfc]

Roll over? No. You’d at least expect them to look like they give a **** though.

It was a bit of a nothing game for Chelsea tbf. They're out of Europe and pretty much guaranteed to finish 3rd. Everton simply wanted it more that's all.

[Spijed]

Everton have woken up. No chance they are going down. Best we can hope for is to better Leeds

Like yesterday, we have the advantage of playing first, so hopefully can once again open up a five point gap on them before their trip to Leicester.

[RVclaret]

Like yesterday, we have the advantage of playing first, so hopefully can once again open up a five point gap on them before their trip to Leicester.

Bit worried about the fact Rodgers made 8 changes today due to the European games. They play in Rome on Thursday. I thought the back to back games for Chelsea from Thurs - Sun showed today.

[Spijed]

Bit worried about the fact Rodgers made 8 changes today due to the European games. They play in Rome on Thursday. I thought the back to back games for Chelsea from Thurs - Sun showed today.

All we can do is try to open up the five point gap once again and see how they react.

The Leicester game is certainly not easy because despite them playing well at home they've taken two points from their last 14 away games.

[BabylonClaret]

Well after watching those highlights it would have been nice if those slack ******* had turned up at Turf Moor at the start of March. Its like they didn't even care

[Devils_Advocate]

Well after watching those highlights it would have been nice if those slack ******* had turned up at Turf Moor at the start of March. Its like they didn't even care

It happens, Spurs didn't bother turning up at Turf Moor before they went and spanked Everton for 5

[beddie]

Having been sat next to the recipient of a £1 coin from Mr Drogba some years ago will Richarlison receive a similar ban and if so would it be this season.

[Swizzlestick]

Really frustrating result but far play they dug it out and produced a big performance as we have recently. Leeds fans probably have cause to be more worried now.

[Vegas Claret]

just seen the Leeds v Chelsea game is 3 days before the FA Cup final...........

[Commy]

We can always hope the chosen ones will be playing for their place in the final.

[Jimmymaccer]

Made me “laugh” when Richarlodson went down…..usual stuff…….Chelsea passed it side side ….ref waved play on…….and then Chelsea put the ball out so man on ground could get, of course lengthy treatment…..

If it mattered, Chelsea would have of course played on….

Not saying conspiracy but just a joke……..

Having said that……..it’s just up to us ………we can’t influence anything else……….

Everton

Southampton

West Ham

Yesterdays brilliant Clarets on the road……..

UTC!!!

[ClaretMov]

Everton have woken up. No chance they are going down. Best we can hope for is to better Leeds

We don't need to better them, equal them will be enough.

[RVclaret]

just seen the Leeds v Chelsea game is 3 days before the FA Cup final...........

Typical isn’t it. Swear the scheduling has worked against us on every angle this season.

[Jamesy]

Grow up !! Burnley have to win or draw our own games. If we don't stay up it is not down to Everton or Leeds dropping points.. i was buzzing on the way home from Watford last night knowing we still have a chance. It is in our hands. UTC

Spot on. No point fretting about what the others are doing. We have to just concentrate on getting our business sorted starting with Villa on Saturday.