Chelsea 3-3 Everton: Barclays Premier League - as it happened
3pm: Chelsea vs Everton
Full time: Chelsea 3-3 Everton
Good lord. A stunning half of the Premier League football ends with a stunning last minute equaliser from John Terry. Off-side, over time; it doesn't matter to the former England captain as he jumps into the crowd to celebrate. Everton led twice, including by two goals but Chelsea came back and deserved their equaliser. I havenow covered two successive 3-3 draws with last minute equalises. I am back with Liverpool-Manchester United and Stoke-Arsenal tomorrow, so surely the same must happen again. Until then, goodbye.
Goal: Chelsea 3-3 Everton (John Terry)
Chelsea keep up the pressure and they grab the point they probably deserve. Ivanovic and Oscar keep the ball alive as Chelsea through the ball forward one last time and Terry, looking in an offside position, flicks the ball home in the 98th minute. Incredible and controversial finish to a stunning game.
Goal: Chelsea 0-1 Everton (John Terry own goal)
Now then. Twenty two years since Everton last won at Stamford Bridge but could they end that run today? Leighton Baines cross from the left trying to find Lukaku but John Terry intervenes but can only direct the ball into his own net. Trouble for Chelsea.
Half time: Chelsea 0-0 Everton
Not exactly a thriller to warm you through at Stamford Bridge. Chances have been few and far between with both back fours on top. The half-time whistle was met with a chorus of boos from the home fans, who you fancy still want as Champions League place out of this dreadful campaign. At the moment, they're going to lose more ground.
If you want to keep abreast of this afternoon's Premier League fixtures, away from Stamford Bridge, then my esteemed colleagues Tony Mogan is on live blog duty and has eyes in the back of his head to assist in him providing updates from the four other games. Newcastle vs West Ham is the focus.
Everton may be regarded as among the most stylish teams in the league but their results have not followed for Roberto Martinez's men. Bournemouth's late comeback in November began a run of one win in eight league games including home defeats to Leicester and Stoke. With their record at Chelsea far from impressive it could be another tough afternoon for the Merseysiders.
Chelsea are unbeaten under Guus Hiddink but against West Brom many of the old problems from the spell of Jose Mourinho resurfaced themselves. They centred around the behaviour of Diego Costa, who was constantly on the case of referee Anthony Taylor and has contributed to his side, along with The Baggies, being charged with misconduct. How will the Spaniard cope under the attention of John Stones and Phil Jagielka?
Tottenham and Sunderland were involved in the early kick-off at White Hart Lane and despite going into a lead late in the first half, Spurs have cruised into a 4-1 lead thanks in part to the efforts of the Black Cats's debutant substitute Jan Kirchhoff, who since his introduction has seen three goals scored and he's conceded a penalty.
Chelsea make one change from the draw with West Brom, and it looks like a defensive one to me as Oscar is replaced Nemanja Matic. expecting Cesc Fabregas to move into the number 10 role.
Everton make three alterations from the draw at Manchester City. Bryan Oviedo, Kevin Mirallas and Aaron Lennon comes in for Ramiro Funes Mori, Gerard Delofeu and Leon Osman. The Costa Rican Oviedo will start at right-back it seems.
Teams on the way at Stamford Bridge, but before they do let's have a look at how both sides might line up.
Chelsea remain without Eden Hazard and Radamel Falcao, though the Belgian could return before the visit to Arsenal next weekend. Kenedy could start after an impressive display against West Brom.
Seamus Coleman, James McCarthy and Steven Naismith are all out but Tom Cleverley could return after an ankle problem. There are no fresh injury problems for Everton following the draw at Man City.
Guus Hiddink admits that Chelsea can realistically be dragged into a relegation battle during the final months of the season, so attempts to warn off such concerns begin today against an Everton with a horrid record at Stamford Bridge. The Toffees have not won since 1994 in trips to west London, since Paul Rideout netted the winner. Everton are certainly a different proposition these days but their form has been horribly inconsistent though they did emerge from the draw with Manchester City with ample credit. Big game here this afternoon and we'll have all the team ahead of the game on the way.
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