Everton vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Everton vs Chelsea
The full-time whistle sparks more jubilant Goodison Park celebrations as Everton clinch a 2-0 victory against a disappointing Chelsea side. The first half was a low-key affair, but Doucoure's 54th-minute goal gave Everton life and something to defend. They had to do a lot of that, though they rarely looked troubled by the visitors' tame attack, and the points were made safe in added time as 20-year-old substitute Dobbin lashed home for his first senior goal for the club to put the game to bed. The win extends Everton's gap to the bottom three to four points, and they will look to continue their great form when they travel to struggling Burnley next Saturday. For Chelsea, another poor performance and results elsewhere mean they drop to 12th, and they will hope to put in a better display when they host relegation-threatened Sheffield United next weekend. That is all we have from Goodison Park, so thanks for your company and goodbye!
Everton vs Chelsea
Everton are just moments away now from sealing another valuable three points. Chelsea, on the other hand, have again been below par.
Everton vs Chelsea
That was Dobbin's first ever senior goal for Everton and will be a moment to cherish should the Toffees go on and win this game.
Everton vs Chelsea
There will be seven minutes of additional time for Chelsea to try and find an equaliser. The home fans certainly didn't want to see that number!
Everton vs Chelsea
Chelsea are dominating the ball now, with Everton daring the visitors to try and break them down. That has rarely looked like happening in this game, though there is still time for Pochettino's men.
Everton vs Chelsea
Dyche looks to his bench again, bringing on Dobbin for Harrison.
Everton vs Chelsea
Substitution Marc Cucurella Saseta Ian Ethan Maatsen
Everton vs Chelsea
Pochettino is forced into another change. This time it's between the sticks as Sanchez limps off for Petrovic.
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