Chelsea vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight
Live reaction from Stamford Bridge as Thomas Tuchel’s side failed to close the gap on leaders Manchester City
Follow live reaction as Chelsea were held to a draw by a depleted Everton side at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea were the dominant team throughout but failed to capitalise on their possession as Thomas Tuchel’s side slipped four points behind leaders Manchester City after losing ground in the the Premier League title race.
Mason Mount thought he had earned Chelsea the win when he finished past Jordan Pickford to give the Blues the lead in the 70th minute, but Everton hit straight back when 19-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite equalised from Anthony Gordon’s corner four minutes later. Pickford then made a crucial save to deny Thiago Silva’s header low down, but Chelsea were poor and unable to create any further chances.
Everton, who were missing 12 first-team players due to injury or illness, deserved their point after putting in a battling performance for under-fire manager Rafael Benitez. Chelsea were without Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner and Callum Hudson-Odoi after they tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.
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Chelsea 0-0 Everton
35 mins: Ziyech and Mount exchange a neat one-two in front of the packed out Everton defence, but the shot from the Moroccan is dragged wide of the goal.
Chelsea 0-0 Everton
31 mins: Chelsea have had close to 80% possession so far - Everton haven’t landed a punch, or even looked like doing it. But we’re still goalless. Chelsea are having to be patient as they work the ball through the lines in order to find the space.
Chelsea 0-0 Everton
29 mins: Save! Chelsea work it wide again as Ziyech slips in Alonso down the left. He cuts it back towards Mount but he can’t direct it past Pickford as he tries to open up his foot and guide it into the far corner.
Chelsea 0-0 Everton
27 mins: Loftus-Cheek ducks between two Everton players with a smart Cruyff turn - but his poked ball through to Mount runs out of play.
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Chelsea 0-0 Everton
25 mins: Lovely from Chelsea. Ziyech picks the ball up in a pocket of space and in a flurry of passes Chelsea release James down the right. He drives the ball across the face and Holgate has to hack clear, with Mount waiting in behind for the tap-in.
Chelsea 0-0 Everton
24 mins: Doucoure gives the ball away on the halfway line and Pulisic leads the break. He slips in Ziyech but he tries the spectacular from the angle and flashes the shot over the bar. That was the wrong option from the forward.
Chelsea 0-0 Everton
22 mins: Ziyech is having a fine game so far. He picks the ball up in another good area and his touch takes him into space. Holgate slices him down and is booked.
Chelsea 0-0 Everton
20 mins: The play stops as Chelsea release Loftus-Cheek is down in a heap. He came down hard after competing for a high ball but it looks like he’s able to continue.
Chelsea 0-0 Everton
18 mins: Azpilicueta rolls a pass through the lines to Pulisic and he is brought down for another Chelsea free-kick. This time it’s Alonso who tries his luck but he hits it straight into the wall. It breaks to James but his drive rises over the top of the crossbar.
Chelsea 0-0 Everton
15 mins: Everton are dropping really deep already - and it’s 11 men behind the ball when they don’t have possession. Ziyech is brought down by Gomes bit Pickford is equal to James’ free-kick as he tried to beat the goalkeeper at his near post from range.
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