helsea conceded an agonising 89th-minute equaliser to Everton to make sure their three-game profitable streak was ended simply earlier than the worldwide break.
It was a dominant first-half show from Graham Potter’s facet, however it took Joao Felix’s correct strike early within the second interval for the impasse to be damaged at Stamford Bridge.
Abdoulaye Doucoure acquired relegation-threatened Everton again stage with the assistance of goalline expertise, earlier than Kai Havertz scored from the penalty spot to reinstate Chelsea’s lead simply seven minutes later.
However substitute Ellis Simms earned Sean Dyche’s struggling Toffees an oh-so-valuable level of their battle for survial.
Dom Smith was at Stamford Bridge to price the Chelsea gamers…
Kepa Arrizabalaga — 5
May do nothing to forestall Everton’s first, however ought to actually have denied Everton the late equaliser which earned them a degree.
Wesley Fofana — 6
As soon as once more in all probability the very best of Chelsea’s centre-backs. Maybe gave Demarai Grey an excessive amount of house in huge areas within the first half.
Kalidou Koulibaly — 4
Crushed aerially far too simply for Everton’s first objective, earlier than scorer Simms tore previous him for the second. A poor outing for a participant nonetheless to search out his ft in English soccer.
Benoit Badiashile — 5
Gave away a foolish foul within the first half on Demarai Grey able from which the Toffees might have threatened. In any other case okay, however nonetheless wants to lift his recreation a number of notches.
Reece James — 6
At all times appears to be like succesful when he’s working ahead from the correct — and that may by no means change. But it surely was a quiet evening by the Englishman’s lofty requirements.
Enzo Fernandez — 8 | Star man
Many will proceed to deride Chelsea for forking out an eyewatering £107m to signal the World Cup winner in January, however he continues to suit proper in on the Bridge. Stylish on the ball, and at all times wanting ahead. Very good.
Mateo Kovacic — 7
Led Chelsea’s midfield nicely. Almost scored early on and was usually tidy.
Ben Chilwell — 8
Glorious efficiency from Chilwell on his fiftieth Premier League look for the membership. Closely concerned in Felix’s objective, which broke the impasse.
Kai Havertz — 7
An aerial risk as ever, and shall be happy to have netted with a sensible penalty after James was felled within the field.
Kai Havertz and Joao Felix each scored however it was not sufficient for Chelsea
/ PAJoao Felix — 8
About as efficient as any Chelsea participant. Turned nicely, had the beating of Everton’s defence together with his tempo, and notched his second objective for the membership with a exact end early within the second half.
Christian Pulisic — 7
A great efficiency from a participant not often trusted to begin for the Blues. Almost scored a cracker, however it was disallowed for offside.
Subs:
Conor Gallagher (Pulisic, 62) — 6
Regular off the bench, taking part in barely additional ahead than common. Made one distinctive solo run.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Kovacic, 81) — N/A
Carney Chukwuemeka (Felix, 86) — N/A
Trevoh Chalobah (Fofana, 86) — N/A
Subs not used: Marcus Bettinelli, N’Golo Kante, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Marc Cucurella
