Chelsea Vs Everton, Premier League 2025-26: Palmer Stars As Blues Seal 2-0 Win
Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge as Cole Palmer stole the show, scoring in the 21st minute after Malo Gusto’s clever pass before Gusto doubled the lead just before half-time from Pedro Neto’s low cross. Palmer’s sharpness after a difficult, injury-hit season set the tone, while Everton had chances, Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye coming closest, but couldn’t break through, leaving Chelsea in control and climbing back into the Premier League’s top four.
Everton's James Garner, back, and Chelsea's Jamie Gittens battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP
Chelsea's Reece James, left, and Everton's Carlos Alcaraz battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP
Everton's Jack Grealish, left, is fouled by Chelsea's Pedro Neto during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP
Chelsea's Reece James, left, battles for the ball with Everton's Jack Grealish, right, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP
Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, left, and Chelsea's Marc Cucurella battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP
Chelsea's Joao Pedro, left, is fouled by Everton's James Tarkowski during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton in London. | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP