Chelsea end Goodison hoodoo
There was understandable trepidation among the Chelsea supporters who travelled up to Goodison Park on Saturday morning. Too often in recent years, they have watched their side produce meek performances on Everton's turf. Too often, they have made the return journey back to London disappointed.
That this was the opening game of the campaign perhaps aided Chelsea. The atmosphere inside Goodison was still intimidating but the ferocity that overwhelmed the Blues' players in this fixture last term was absent. Also missing was Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and that coupled with Salomon Rondon's suspension meant Everton didn't have a recognised striker to call upon.
