Everton 0-2 Chelsea: Neto double seals win at Goodison Park

Chelsea secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Pedro Neto scoring twice to seal the win on matchday 7. The match, played on 17 October 2026 in front of 52,271 spectators, saw Neto open the scoring in the 46th minute, converting Cole Palmer's pass after a swift counter-attack. The Portuguese winger doubled his tally in the 90th minute, dribbling past a defender in the box and firing into the far corner. Everton pushed for a response, but Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez produced several crucial saves, including a header from James Tarkowski in the 61st minute. The match featured seven yellow cards: Harrison Armstrong (23'), Pedro Neto (27'), Josh Achimpong (32'), James Tarkowski (34'), Morgan Rogers (34'), Cole Palmer (65') and Christian Norgaard (89'). Chelsea controlled 58% possession and registered 16 shots to Everton's nine. The win lifts Chelsea to fifth place with 13 points, while Everton remain 14th with eight. Can Chelsea challenge for a top-four finish this season.

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