Everton vs Chelsea: Frank Lampard Set for Reunion with The Blues Ahead of EPL Cracker

• Relegation-threatened Everton are scheduled to face off against Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday, May 1
• Frank Lampard will be hoping to inspire the Toffees to a much-needed victory against his former side
• Everton are currently rocked in a relegation battle after a string of poor results and currently sit 18th on the standings

Everton vs Chelsea Premier League meeting on Sunday, May 1, will present Frank Lampard with a rare reunion with the Blues.

The match comes at a time the two English clubs are worlds apart in terms of form, with the Toffees currently battling relegation.

Lampard's Everton are embroiled in a fight to secure their top-flight status, with the side currently placed 18th on the standings with 29 points.

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Everton have just six matches to safeguard their Premier League status, with the club currently staring at getting relegated for the first time since 1951.

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Lampard's men came close to securing a precious point against bitter rivals, Liverpool, in their last outing only to lose 2-0 at Anfield.

They will be keen to earn a favourable result against a Chelsea side who have endured a poor run of form in recent days.

Thomas Tuchel's men had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Man United at Old Trafford in their last Premier League match, with the result cementing their place in third.

Incredibly, the last time that Everton found themselves in the current place in the Premier League, they went on to defeat Chelsea 3-1.

Team news and possible starting XI

Everton:

Meanwhile, Everton will be without a number of players for the Chelsea meeting, including Donny van de Beek, Andre Gomes and Ben Godfrey.

Pickford; Coleman, Mina, Keane, Mykolenko; Delph, Doucoure, Iwobi; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Gordon

Chelsea:

In the Chelsea camp, Ben Chilwell, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Mateo Kovacic are all unavailable through injury, while Ross Barkley and Andreas Christensen are major doubts.

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Mendy; Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger; James, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso; Mount, Werner; Havertz

Arsenal see off West Ham United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal kept their top-four hopes alive after a hard-fought 2-1 win against West Ham on Sunday, May 1, at the London stadium.

The Gunners took the lead in the 38th minute as Rob Holding rose highest to nod home a Bukayo Saka's corner in what was his first Premier League goal.

But the Hammers responded just before the break as Jarrod Bowen produced a smart finish past Aaron Ramsdale from Vladimir Coufal's cutback in the 45th minute.

Gabriel's 54th minute goal eventually earned Mikel Arteta's men three important points to keep their Champions League dream alive.