"While Chelsea enjoyed fleeting spells in the first-half ascendancy, both goals came against the run of play. With England manager Thomas Tuchel watching on, Palmer demonstrated his value to club and country with a fine opener on 20 minutes, calmly drilling home after an astute Gusto pass. Then, despite the visitors arguably being worthy of parity, the France defender doubled the hosts' lead on the stroke of half-time, prodding in to cap a fine move spearheaded by Pedro Neto."
"Chelsea moved back into the Premier League's top four with a much-needed return to winning ways at Stamford Bridge, where first-half goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto saw off a spirited performance from Everton, who were left to rue missed chances. Enzo Maresca's side had taken two points from an available nine -- against Arsenal, Leeds and Bournemouth in their previous three domestic outings -- and came into the game on the back of a potentially damaging Champions League defeat at Atalanta in midweek."
Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer scoring on 20 minutes and Malo Gusto adding a half-time goal. Everton produced spirited periods, especially in the first half, creating chances and arguably deserving parity. Thomas Tuchel watched as Palmer calmly drilled home after a Gusto pass and Gusto later prodded in to finish a move led by Pedro Neto. Chelsea started the second half strongly but Everton's resistance faded; Grealish missed a good opportunity and Iliman Ndiaye struck a post late on. Positives included ending the winless run, Palmer's goals, Neto's form and James's versatility; negatives were opponents' wastefulness and missed chances.
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