Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge, with goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto. The win ended a four-match winless run for Enzo Maresca's side and moved them back into fourth place. Everton's long wait for a league win at the venue continues since 1994.
Chelsea returned to winning ways with a 2-0 Premier League victory against Everton on Saturday at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 21st minute, beating Jordan Pickford at his near post after a pass from Malo Gusto. Gusto then added the second just before half-time, prodding home Pedro Neto's cut-back.
The Blues had entered the match on a poor run, including a 2-1 Champions League defeat to Atalanta on Tuesday, a 3-1 loss to Leeds United, and goalless draws with Bournemouth and Arsenal. Despite the recent struggles, Chelsea controlled the game comfortably, though they missed chances after the break. Alejandro Garnacho lifted an effort over the bar when through on goal, while Reece James saw a free-kick tipped over by Pickford.
Everton, who arrived in form with four wins and clean sheets in their last five league games, suffered an early blow when midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, playing against his former club, was forced off injured inside 20 minutes. They created opportunities but failed to convert, with Jack Grealish diverting a cross from Carlos Alcaraz wide when unmarked late in the game.
Enzo Maresca praised his players post-match, stating, 'They are doing very well after a complicated week. The last 48 hours have been the worst 48 hours since I joined the club, because many people didn't support us.' The result lifted Chelsea to fourth, leapfrogging Crystal Palace, while Everton dropped to eighth. Everton have not won a top-flight match at Stamford Bridge since 1994, extending their 30-year drought.
