Chelsea are improving under Xabi Alonso, and the Spaniard described their upcoming duel with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur as a "nice one" after celebrating victory at Everton.
Their 2–0 win at Hill Dickinson Stadium was the sort that the Blues haven’t had much of in recent years. They showed grit and resilience to defeat a previously unbeaten opponent thanks to a pair of opportunistic Pedro Neto strikes.