Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Football London
Football London
Sport
Adam Newson

How Reece James was protected by Chelsea bodyguard as Graham Potter frustration becomes clear

Momentum checked

For 13 intoxicating minutes on Saturday evening, Chelsea appeared to have finally escaped from the cage in which they have been living in the Premier League: tenth place. Yet it is there Graham Potter’s side remain. Ellis Simms saw to that.

The Everton forward’s 89th-minute equaliser ensured Chelsea remain ensconced in Premier League purgatory. It shouldn’t be like that, of course, if only because Chelsea were good for prolonged spells against Everton. Possession was moved intelligently - largely thanks to always impressive Enzo Fernandez - across the pitch. Movement in the final third was sharp. Chances were created.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.