Chelsea continued their impressive home dominance over Everton with a controlled 2-0 Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge, stretching their unbeaten home run against the Toffees to 31 league matches – the longest such streak against any opponent in the club’s top-flight history.
Slow Start, Chelsea Take Control
The early stages of Saturday’s afternoon clash offered little excitement, with the rhythm of the game disrupted by an early injury to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who was forced off on his first return to Chelsea. However, once the tempo settled, the Blues began to dictate proceedings, pinning Everton back and controlling possession in midfield.
Palmer Marks His Return
Chelsea fans had eagerly awaited the return of Cole Palmer, and the influential midfielder delivered. Latching onto a perfectly weighted pass from Malo Gusto, Palmer calmly slid the ball home to score his first goal since September, instantly lifting the energy inside Stamford Bridge. His return gave Chelsea a creative spark they had clearly missed in recent weeks.
Gusto Caps a Strong First Half
The hosts looked comfortable and could have doubled their lead earlier, with Alejandro Garnacho narrowly missing the target. Everton, meanwhile, wasted their best chance when James Tarkowski headed wide from a corner. That miss proved costly, as Chelsea struck again in stoppage time. This time, the provider turned scorer as Gusto finished a rapid counter-attack, sweeping the ball in at the near post to make it 2-0 before the break.
Everton Struggle After the Interval
The second half followed a similar pattern. Garnacho continued to trouble Everton’s defence but couldn’t find the net, while Palmer was withdrawn early as Enzo Maresca managed his minutes. Despite tactical changes from David Moyes, Everton failed to gain momentum, struggling to impose themselves or test Chelsea’s defence.
Professional Finish Boosts Top-Four Push
Chelsea remained compact and disciplined, comfortably seeing out the game without facing any serious threat. The win strengthens their top-four ambitions, while Everton’s recent momentum stalled after an otherwise strong run. The Toffees, however, remain firmly in the European qualification conversation.
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