Chelsea vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Chelsea vs Everton
Everton's main aim is to try and slow the pace of the game down whenever they win possession, and they're happy to keep it between their defenders. Chelsea are still pressing high though, not willing to sit back despite their big lead.
Chelsea vs Everton
Chalobah almost gifts Everton a late chance as he plays a loose pass into midfield. Beto is closing in on it, but Caicedo reacts quickly to make sure that Chelsea keep possession.
Chelsea vs Everton
McNeil puts a better delivery into the box from a corner this time, and Beto goes for the spectacular with an overhead kick. Chalobah is tight to his back though, and the forward can't make contact.
Chelsea vs Everton
Everton are enjoying another good spell of possession now, but they can't get into the Chelsea box. It's switched out to Harrison on the left, but his first-time cross is blocked by Gusto.
Chelsea vs Everton
SAVE! Jackson does brilliantly to skip away from three Everton challenges before unselfishly poking it out to Mudryk on the left. He can't get hold of the shot though, tamely hitting it straight at Pickford.
Chelsea vs Everton
Substitution Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka
Chelsea vs Everton
Palmer is the first Chelsea player to score four goals in a Premier League game since Frank Lampard vs Aston Villa in March 2010. The way he's playing, you wouldn't bet against him getting more.
Chelsea vs Everton
Madueke is left on the floor, but Chelsea don't care as Jackson bursts forward with the ball. Chelsea have numbers forward, but a loose touch from Palmer takes the chance away from the hosts.
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