The Premier League may have treated Chelsea lightly for cheating over a seven year period but Everton left them battered and bruised, and Liam Rosenior in a whole world of trouble, with a resounding victory at a raucous Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Two goals from Beto and a brilliant finish from Iliman Ndiaye delivered Everton’s biggest win over Chelsea since 1987 and capped their new home’s finest occasion so far. Jordan Pickford also secured the 100th clean sheet of his Everton career with a stupendous save from Enzo Fernández, but in truth the threat from the visitors was minimal.
A fourth consecutive defeat for Rosenior’s team, and second 3-0 reverse in succession, maintained their downward trajectory under the former Strasbourg coach. Everton look a stronger bet for European qualification than Chelsea on current form.
Everton reaction
Beto
I don’t think I’m a hero but I feel like I’m home – playing for Everton is unbelievable. You just want to give your all and help the team.
Today was a must-win game for us. We did a great, great performance, a clean sheet, and we are happy.
James Garner
That was the best I’ve seen [Hill Dickinson Stadium], and to top it off with a win – amazing.
[On the first goal] That’s the type of pass [Beto] goes on about every single day, and I should do more.
