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Chelsea Overpowers Everton at Stamford Bridge with Commanding Performance
London, England – Chelsea secured a convincing victory over Everton in today’s match at Stamford Bridge, part of the Premier League’s 16th round. The “Blues” controlled the game with 58% possession and demonstrated a notable offensive superiority.
Cole Palmer opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 21st minute, assisted by Malo Gusto, setting the tone for the home side. Malo Gusto extended the lead just before halftime, in the 45th minute, with a goal assisted by Pedro Neto, leaving Everton with a challenging task in the second half.
Chelsea generated a total of 17 shots, 5 of which were on target, compared to Everton’s 11 attempts, with only 2 directed at the goal. The home team also earned 4 corner kicks, while Everton had 7. Referee Thomas Bramall showed a yellow card to Chelsea’s player, Wesley Fofana, in the 77th minute.
Despite Everton’s efforts, with 42% possession and 11 fouls committed, they failed to seriously threaten Chelsea’s goal, who took all three points thanks to a solid and effective performance.
Substitutions everton: at minute 16 K. Dewsbury-Hall came in and C. Alcaraz went out., at minute 68 T. Barry came in and Beto went out., at minute 84 J. Grealish came in and T. Dibling went out., at minute 84 J. Garner came in and T. Iroegbunam went out.
Substitutions chelsea: at minute 58 C. Palmer came in and Andrey Santos went out., at minute 65 A. Garnacho came in and J. Gittens went out., at minute 81 Joao Pedro came in and Estevao went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Chelsea
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