Pedro Neto emerged as the star of the match, scoring both goals in the second half as Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Everton at Merseyside, marking Everton’s first defeat of the Premier League season.

The match saw Chelsea's defense finally achieve a clean sheet for the first time in nine months, thanks to a commanding performance in the second half. Neto wasted no time, netting the opener just 43 seconds after the restart and sealing the win with a second goal in the 90th minute.

However, the game was overshadowed by a concerning head injury to Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who had to be stretchered off after a collision with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, receiving nearly nine minutes of treatment.

The game featured a controversial moment when Chelsea forward Morgan Rogers avoided a red card after a high challenge on James Garner. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean expressed his belief that it warranted at least a yellow card, stating, "I think it's a minimum yellow, but I called red straight away."

In a match that saw five yellow cards in the first half alone, Everton struggled offensively, managing only one shot on target in the second half. Their best opportunity came when striker Thierno Barry headed the ball directly into Martinez's arms.

Chelsea's victory, their first against Everton since August 2022, elevates them to 13 points from their first seven matches, placing them in the Champions League spots for now.