It was a (Stamford) Bridge too far again for Everton as their wait for three points at Chelsea extends into a 29th year. But in the circumstances, this precious point feels like a win as they came from behind twice to earn a share of the spoils.
While they still face a tough task ahead in their fight for Premier League survival, there were many positives to take from this battling display in west London clearly to suggest that under Sean Dyche, the Blues can at least retain hope that they could be back here to have another go next season at ending the hoodoo that has denied them victory here in a top-flight fixture since Paul Rideout’s header in Joe Royle’s first away fixture in charge back in November 1994.
Everton defended heroically for 52 minutes before their luck finally ran out as Joao Felix got the bit of good fortune needed to open them up when his shot went in off Jordan Pickford’s left-hand post.
