Premier League leaders Chelsea could open up a seven-point gap at the top of the table, temporarily at least, when The Blues visit Goodison Park on Sunday (14:05) to face Everton, with second placed Tottenham Hotspur competing in the North London derby later tomorrow.

The Toffees, who drew 0-0 at West Ham United last weekend, are pushing for a top six finish and European football next term, but still trail sixth placed Arsenal by two points, having played two fixtures more.

Whilst for The Blues, who hold a four-point gap at the summit prior to kick-off tomorrow, are in a confident mood after beating Southampton 4-2 at Stamford Bridge in midweek.

For Ronald Koeman’s hosts, left-back Leighton Baines is set to make his 350th appearance for the club, whilst forward Enner Valencia is back in contention after being ineligible to face parent club West Ham last time out.

But with Everton still eyeing European football next term, boss Koeman cannot afford anymore slip-ups between now and the end of the 2016-17 season, so here is THREE players the Dutchman should drop in order to try and stun league leaders Chelsea…

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