Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Everton, ending their four-game winless run across all competitions. This victory at Stamford Bridge lifted Chelsea to fourth in the Premier League standings. Cole Palmer
and Malo Gusto scored in the first half, capitalising on Everton's missed opportunities. The visitors' long wait for a league win at this venue continues.
Enzo Maresca's team took the lead in the 21st minute when Palmer converted Gusto's precise pass past Jordan Pickford. Everton had chances to equalise through Thierno Barry and Jack Grealish but failed to convert. Just before halftime, Gusto doubled Chelsea's lead by finishing Pedro Neto's cutback. Everton continued to miss chances after the break.
Grealish missed a volley from close range, and Iliman Ndiaye hit the post with a low shot. Despite these efforts, Moyes' side couldn't find a breakthrough and dropped to eighth place, missing an opportunity to overtake Chelsea in the table.
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- Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 13, 2025
David Moyes has yet to secure a Premier League away victory against Chelsea in 21 attempts (D7 L14). This record is matched only by his away games against Liverpool. Everton also struggles at Stamford Bridge, having not won there in their last 31 league visits since 1994 (D13 L18).
Everton managed 11 shots during the match but only two were on target, testing Robert Sanchez. In contrast, Chelsea generated an expected goals (xG) of 2.07 from their 17 attempts, with five hitting the target.
Palmer's Impact and Garnacho's Wastefulness
Palmer scored his fifth Premier League goal against Everton, matching his best tally against a single opponent (also five against Brighton). Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho was inefficient with his chances, missing all four shots he took. These attempts amounted to an xG of 0.54.
The match highlighted Chelsea's ability to capitalise on key moments while exposing Everton's ongoing struggles at Stamford Bridge. The result reflects both teams' current form and positions in the league table as they continue their campaigns.
