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.

Updated on: 14 December 2025 12:31 pm

Chelsea Vs Everton Premier League match-James Garner

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

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Chelsea Vs Everton Premier League match-Reece James

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

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Chelsea Vs Everton Premier League match-Jack Grealish

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

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Chelsea Vs Everton Premier League match-Cole Palmer

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

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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

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Chelsea Vs Everton Premier League match-Iliman Ndiaye

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

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Chelsea Vs Everton Premier League match-Joao Pedro

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