Chelsea vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Everton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Chelsea vs Everton
Despite their dominance, Chelsea have created just 0.51 expected goals (xG) from five shots. Everton, on the other hand,d have struggled in the final third, producing 0.23 expected goals from one tame effort. According to Opta's live win probability calculator, Chelsea have an 80.9% chance of winning from here, with a draw at 14.6% and an Everton victory at 4.5%. Maresca will be happy with what he's seen from his side, but Moyes will be the opposite. It wouldn't be a surprise to see some early Everton changes. Could we see McNeil, Alcaraz, or Chermiti shortly after the break as the Toffees chase an equaliser?
Chelsea vs Everton
Chelsea go into the break with a 1-0 lead over Everton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. It's been a poor showing from the Toffees, and Maresca will undoubtedly be the happier manager heading into half-time. Cucurella enjoyed the best chance of the game as Pickford's poor punch fell to his feet inside the box, but he failed to hit the target with a volley. From the resulting goal-kick, Pickford's pass into Beto wasn't held up by the Everton striker, allowing Chelsea to win back possession. Enzo found the feet of Jackson, and he turned before firing into the bottom corner superbly from range. It's been a dominant display from Chelsea, but they've not needed to be at a high level to be in front.
Chelsea vs Everton
Chance! Everton break superbly as Mykolenko is found on the left-hand side. He delivers a dangerous ball into the box and Doucoure is there to meet it unmarked, but he gets it all wrong as he heads comfortably wide.
Chelsea vs Everton
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of four minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
Chelsea vs Everton
Garner looks to find Beto in behind the Chelsea defence. The Everton striker wins the flick-on and could be through on goal, but Sanchez rushes off his line and is able to regain possession for the home side.
Chelsea vs Everton
Both players are back on their feet and are able to continue. It's a free-kick to Chelsea and play resumes, with just a few minutes to go until half-time.
Chelsea vs Everton
Sanchez and Mykolenko have clashed inside the penalty area, and both players are down receiving treatment. It was a hefty coming together, and there's going to be a delay while they are seen to.
Chelsea vs Everton
Palmer picks up the ball in space in midfield, and he remains patient before floating a delivery into the box. Madueke is there to meet it and he heads towards goal, but it's straight at Pickford who saves comfortably.
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