December 13, (THEWILL) — Chelsea returned to winning form with a 2-0 triumph over Everton at Stamford Bridge. The victory ended a four-match winless streak across all competitions for Enzo Maresca’s side.
Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 21st minute, sweeping past Jordan Pickford after receiving a precise throughball from Malo Gusto.
The hosts doubled their advantage just before half-time when Gusto converted Pedro Neto’s cutback, giving Chelsea a commanding lead at the interval.
Everton threatened throughout the contest but failed to capitalise on their opportunities.
Thierno Barry and Jack Grealish went close to equalising in the first period, whilst the visitors squandered further chances after the break.
Grealish volleyed wide from inside the six-yard box, and Iliman Ndiaye struck the post with a low drive, yet the breakthrough never materialised.
The result lifted Chelsea to fourth place in the English Premier League table. Everton dropped to eighth position, having missed the opportunity to climb above their opponents with a positive result.
The defeat extended Everton’s long wait for a League victory at Stamford Bridge. David Moyes’ side left west London empty-handed despite creating sufficient chances to alter the outcome.
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