Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel accepts tonight's clash with Everton will be decisive in the top four race.
Tuchel will relish another important encounter that will keep his players on their toes.
"It is another situation where there is one point only between the teams," he says. "That was the case before we played Liverpool too.
"Everton had a very strong start to the season and had a big win also at Anfield and they kept the momentum going [by beating West Brom on Thursday].
"They have a very strong squad, very physical and full of talent, with strong strikers and a dangerous no.10 with James Rodriguez.
"They have strong experienced players and a super-strong manager on the sidelines with Carlo Ancelotti who knows how to keep the momentum going. It is good that we have a big match next because that drives us, it gets us out of bed early and then it is a very natural process to be at our top level again.
Tuchel reveals he will not need to say many words to his players before the game as it is clear what will be required to beat Everton – another top-level performance to match the one in midweek.
"This is what we are up for at Stamford Bridge," he adds.
