Everton
ChelseaHow did the teams perform?
Everton
Chelsea
Match Stats
Lineup
Everton
62'
33'
76'
33'
62'
76'
78' Replaced by D. McNeil
81' Replaced by Beto
89' Replaced by I. Ndiaye
89' Replaced by K. Dewsbury-Hall
Chelsea
87' Roughing
69'
Unsportsmanlike conduct
46' Replaced by M. Gusto
57' Replaced by R. Lavia
70' Replaced by P. Neto
78' Replaced by M. Caicedo
78' Replaced by Joao Pedro
Premier League Standings - Premier League
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 71-27 | 44 | 85 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 77-35 | 42 | 78 |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 69-50 | 19 | 71 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 56-49 | 7 | 65 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 63-53 | 10 | 60 |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 58-54 | 4 | 57 |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 42-48 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 52-46 | 6 | 53 |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 55-52 | 3 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 38 | 58-52 | 6 | 52 |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 47-51 | -4 | 52 |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 53-55 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 38 | 47-50 | -3 | 49 |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 49-56 | -7 | 47 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 41-51 | -10 | 45 |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 48-51 | -3 | 44 |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 48-57 | -9 | 41 |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 46-65 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 38-75 | -37 | 22 |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 27-68 | -41 | 20 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - Championship
Everton delivered a resounding 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with striker Beto emerging as the undisputed hero, netting twice for the dominant Toffees.
The Toffees, coming off mixed form (LWWLL), welcomed a Chelsea side (LWLDD) looking to solidify their European aspirations. Chelsea sat comfortably in sixth, five points clear of Everton in ninth, adding extra weight to this Premier League fixture.
The opening exchanges saw Chelsea control much of the ball, demonstrating their higher possession statistics throughout the match. However, Everton’s defence held firm, absorbing pressure and looking for opportunities to break.
Everton’s patience paid off in the 33rd minute. A well-worked move culminated in James Garner delivering a precise assist, which Beto clinically side-footed past the Chelsea goalkeeper to open the scoring. The home crowd erupted as Everton took a deserved lead.
Chelsea responded by pushing forward, but their attacks lacked the cutting edge to trouble Jordan Pickford. Despite their possession, clear-cut chances remained elusive for the visitors as the first half drew to a close.
At half-time, Chelsea manager faced a tactical conundrum. Despite enjoying 65% possession, his side trailed. They needed to find a way to convert their territorial advantage into genuine goal-scoring opportunities.
Chelsea made an early change, introducing Malo Gusto for an injured player at the start of the second half to inject fresh impetus. Substitutions continued with Romeo Lavia and Pedro Neto also entering the fray later.
However, it was Everton who struck again in the 62nd minute. Idrissa Gueye’s intelligent pass found Beto, who made no mistake, smashing home his second goal of the afternoon and doubling Everton’s advantage. This goal severely dented Chelsea’s hopes.
Frustration began to show for Chelsea, with Alejandro Garnacho receiving a yellow card in the 69th minute for unsportsmanlike conduct. Everton capitalised further just minutes later.
In the 76th minute, Beto turned provider, assisting Iliman Ndiaye. Ndiaye guided the ball into the net, sealing a comprehensive 3-0 victory for Everton and sparking jubilant celebrations among the home support.
The statistics highlighted Everton’s clinical efficiency. Despite Chelsea’s 65% possession and 1.11 xG, they only managed four shots on target. Everton, with just 35% possession, recorded nine shots on target from 10 total shots, boasting an xG of 1.02.
This emphatic win sees Everton close the gap on Chelsea in the Premier League standings. It marks a significant statement victory, boosting their confidence and giving them renewed momentum in their quest for a strong league finish.
