Chelsea 2-0 Everton – Premier League LIVE: Live score, team news and latest updates as Cole Palmer scores superb opening goal before adding second

The Everton followers are extremely quiet hastily.

Earlier than the opener, the Toffees had been on high and seemed the extra prone to go in entrance, however that is all modified now.

Each their midfield and defence are actually struggling to include Chelsea.

Cole Palmer is on fireplace, he now has 11 objectives in his final seven appearances at dwelling.

That is unbelievable kind, the place would they be with out him.

Cole Palmer can’t be stopped for the time being and this time he does handle to complete into an empty web.

Nicolas Jackson forces a save from Jordan Pickford who palms it straight into the trail of the 21-year-old to go dwelling.

Chelsea are ripping Everton aside.

How does Cole Palmer not have a brace?

Simply as I am singing his praises, Palmer would not flip dwelling the simplest likelihood he is had as a Chelsea participant.

He has an open objective from two yards out, however he runs forward of the ball and it bounces off him within the flawed course.

We’ll let him off for that one although.

That’s Cole Palmer at his good greatest, he has simply single-handedly put Chelsea in entrance.

The 21-year-old nutmegs Jarrad Branthwaite, earlier than a beautiful one-two with Nicolas Jackson which ends with a beautiful bending end.

Chelsea had been on the backfoot, however with Palmer within the facet, they at all times have an opportunity.

Oh no, Beto has to attain.

Everton have made a fantastic begin and hyperlink up rather well down the right-hand facet.

Seamus Coleman then fires a harmful low cross throughout objective and Beto fires it over the bar from contained in the six-yard field.

The offside flag went up, however on the replay, it seems just like the Everton striker was truly onside.

He merely needed to do higher.

That was a bit harmful from Malo Gusto.

The Chelsea full-back would not have many choices as he heads the flawed manner and rolls it frivolously again towards Dorde Petrovic, nevertheless, Beto almost pounces on it.

Fortunately for Chelsea, Petrovic will get there first.

Some promising play from Everton there.

James Tarkowski nods a set-piece throughout the field, however Beto cannot get on the top of it.

The Everton followers preferred that, they produce a mighty roar of encouragement.

Amadou Onana has left a painful one on Conor Gallagher within the first minute, unintentionally laying his studs in on the ankle of the Englishman.

It warrants a free-kick, however nothing comes from the supply.

Right here we go then, Chelsea get the ball rolling!

The Everton followers are in superb voice, will they’ve something to cheer about all through the evening.

We’ll discover out over the course of the subsequent 90 minutes.

The flames are out, which can heat up the gamers on a cold spring evening.

The Everton followers boo the Premier League anthem, they should have heard that I am not a fan of it, and so they agree…

Not less than after it the Chelsea audio system blast out some funky music, lets hope that interprets onto the pitch.

The nice and cozy-ups are full and we’re lower than 10 minutes from kick-off.

You already know what meaning, it is prediction time.

I feel Everton’s ache on the Bridge will proceed, I’ll go for a 2-1 Chelsea win, what do you all assume?

Matt Barlow, Mail Sport, at Stamford Bridge:

A chilly wind whipping spherical Stamford Bridge removes any trace of end-of-season… winter coats and woolly hats are on in the course of April. Loads of gamers warming up in gloves.

It could look wonderful, however Matt confirming images do not inform the complete story…

I got here throughout this image and could not not put up about it.

The sundown is wanting beautiful at Stamford Bridge, let’s hope the soccer is just too.

Each groups are ending up their closing preparations, it is almost recreation time and I am getting very excited.

What’s that fast-forward phrase I at all times use?

Kieran Gill, Mail Sport, at Stamford Bridge:

As anticipated for Chelsea, although attention-grabbing to see the academy youngsters Tyrique George (born February 2006) and Kiano Dyer (November 2006) on the substitutes’ bench for the primary time. They’re two very proficient youngsters and could be good to see them get an opportunity if Chelsea are cruising to a win close to the top.

The followers are beginning to stream in.

Simply have a look at that scarf, she should be nicely travelled as a fan, there are a number of badges there.

The Chelsea followers haven’t at all times had pleasant experiences at Stamford Bridge this season, however they are going to be hoping tonight is.

Dele Alli, Everton midfielder, talking on Sky Sports activities’ MNF:

I simply want I may very well be on the market and assist them [Everton] and you understand be part of the staff on the pitch.

I feel he is [Sean Dyche] been superb since he is been there. I feel it is a unusual one as a result of they do create so many possibilities. [Abdoulaye] Doucoure helps with the objectives Dom [Calvert-Lewin] clearly he is nice, everyone knows he is a fantastic objective scorer. They create so many possibilities will not be scoring so many objectives however the high quality is there. It is prefer it’s solely a matter of time.

That is why it was so onerous for me after I obtained the final damage as a result of I used to be watching the video games and I may see the probabilities that the midfielders had been getting, or that had been dropping on the sting of the field, and I could not wait to get on the market.

Look, we should always anticipate some objectives tonight.

Chelsea are and not using a clear sheet in 13 consecutive video games in all competitions.

Throughout that run, they’ve shipped 27 objectives. Nevertheless, Everton solely have 32 all season.

A poor defence in opposition to a poor assault.

Sean Dyche, Everton supervisor, on Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Sky Sports activities:

Dom’s [Calvert-Lewin] obtained a good hamstring, nothing extra, so we’re joyful within the sense that we predict it is going to get better shortly. It was a good name.

Wow, time simply flies, would not it?

It looks like simply yesterday {that a} younger Jordan Pickford broke into the Sunderland beginning 11.

He isn’t a spring hen anymore, the Everton stopper is about to make his four-hundredth look this night.

I assume goalkeepers do rack up the appearances shortly.

With Dominic Calvert-Lewin out, Beto has to step up for Everton tonight.

Everton have struggled to seek out the again of the online this season, and so has Beto, he solely has three league objectives in 26 matches.

They are going to want him to seek out his kind if they’re to win in opposition to the percentages tonight.

There we go then, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has not made it.

Everton have additionally made two adjustments, with Beto changing the injured Calvert-Lewin, and Amadou Onana additionally returns.

Can this facet break that 28-match winless streak at Stamford Bridge.

Axel Disasi and Enzo Fernandez do not make it.

Mauricio Pochettino has made two adjustments from the 2-2 draw with Sheffield United final week.

Malo Gusto and Mykhailo Mudryk are the 2 that are available in.

Chelsea have arrived at Stamford Bridge for a match that would have enormous ramifications on their push for Europe.

It is going to be attention-grabbing to see which Chelsea turns up tonight, they are often such a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ facet.

Dele Alli, Everton midfielder, talking on Sky Sports activities’ MNF:

I am doing rather well. It has been almost a yr now, however I am feeling good, I am clearly injured, which is disappointing. However yeah, I am doing nicely.

Once I did that interview, I stated it was the very best I might felt at the moment, I used to be popping out of rehab and on the point of be again enjoying. It has been robust, however, it is a journey I am on and I am having fun with it. I am simply ready to get again now.

Once I did the interview, I stated, if I helped one individual that was all I wanted, I additionally did it for my very own causes, clearly. However, to assist one individual that was all I wished from it. The response I obtained and the help was positively overwhelming, but it surely was superb to see how many individuals did assist. I am positively very pleased with it.

I used to be [expecting to play this season], after I went there I tore my rec agency, I’ve needed to be affected person, I’ve actually needed to be taught what persistence is. It has been a protracted journey with the damage.

Effectively, whereas it appears Dominic Calvert-Lewin has not arrived in west London, the remainder of the Everton facet has.

It is a large day for them after one other eventful week, they desperately want to select up factors to remain out of hassle.

The gamers are wanting relaxed, in order that’s a constructive for the Everton followers.

Some potential early staff information that Everton followers is not going to need to see.

Everton have arrived at Stamford Bridge, but it surely seems like a sure Dominic Calvert-Lewin has not arrived with the staff.

If he’s not concerned tonight, that is an enormous blow for Everton, particularly after his current return to goalscoring kind.

Who will begin up high for Everton?

Whereas he will not be on the pitch for Everton tonight, Dele Alli might be concerned in tonight’s match, as it has been confirmed that he’ll seem as a particular visitor on Sky Sports activities’ Monday Night time Soccer.

It’s set to be Alli’s first media look since he courageously opened up on The Overlap with Gary Neville, final summer season.

The 28-year-old signed for Everton in 2022, and is at present working in direction of a return to first-team motion.

The quantity seven appears to be developing lots tonight.

Anyway, Cole Palmer, what a participant. Many people knew Palmer was a expertise whereas at Manchester Metropolis, however I’m undecided many predicted the unbelievable season he has had at Chelsea this yr.

The 21-year-old has been concerned in 25 objectives in his final 22 Premier League video games, scoring 16 and helping 9. Extraordinarily spectacular.

If Palmer scores tonight, he’ll turn out to be the primary Chelsea participant to web in seven successive Premier League dwelling video games.

I wouldn’t be shocked to see his identify on the scoresheet this night, I’m undecided anybody could be.

Whereas Chelsea could also be within the midst of a seven-match unbeaten run, they’ve conceded a number of objectives in these matches.

The Blues have each scored and conceded a minimum of two objectives in seven consecutive matches within the Premier League.

In the event that they accomplish that once more tonight, they are going to turn out to be the primary top-flight English facet ever to have accomplished so in eight consecutive matches.

What I take this as is to anticipate a number of objectives, which is nice for the impartial.

That is why I stated it is set to be pleasant!

It’s already been a really eventful day for Everton.

The membership have now formally lodged their attraction in opposition to a two-point deduction they had been handed for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability guidelines.

What this implies is that there will not be a verdict on the attraction till 5 days after the top of the marketing campaign.

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It’s solely just lately that Chelsea have began to threaten the European locations.

The Blues at present sit six factors behind Manchester United in seventh, the Europa Convention League spot, however they’ve two video games in hand. Win tonight, and they’re actually within the race.

With United faltering repeatedly, and the truth that they’re on a seven-game unbeaten league run, Europe is wanting like an actual chance for Mauricio Pochettino’s facet.

What do you assume, can the Blues make Europe?

Stamford Bridge will not be a cheerful searching floor for Everton.

The Toffees have gone 28 video games with out victory away at Chelsea, with their final coming underneath the stewardship of Joe Royle again in 1994.

Sure, that’s proper, Everton have gone almost 30 years with out successful away at Chelsea. There is just one different winless run by one Premier League membership away to a different that’s simply as lengthy, and that’s Newcastle United’s report away to Liverpool.

Information are there to be damaged…

Within the blue nook, now we have… nicely, each groups.

This can be a fixture that could be a staple within the Premier League soccer schedule, and is one the place the house facet usually comes out on high,

At this time, it’s Chelsea which might be internet hosting and regardless of spending the vast majority of the marketing campaign within the backside half of the desk, they at present sit in ninth and are nonetheless within the hunt for a European place.

In the meantime, Everton are combating for his or her lives. After being deducted eight factors this season from two separate offences, the second of which they’re interesting, the Toffees sit simply two factors away from the relegation zone, however they do have two video games in hand.

Who will take a step nearer to their objective tonight?

The weekend’s not over simply but.

It’s a must to love soccer on a Monday evening. Numerous you might have obtained dwelling from work, have gotten your dinner prepared, and may put your toes up and watch some Premier League soccer. Nothing higher.

It’s not a nasty recreation both, Chelsea vs Everton, a match that has supplied some fabulous moments through the years.

This yr it may have a huge impact on the European spots, and the struggle for survival. I’m positive Luton City and Nottingham Forest followers might be prepared Chelsea on.

It’s set to be an pleasant watch, nicely, we are able to reside I hope.

Both manner, I can’t wait to cowl it for all of you!