Chelsea vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reactions
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An 89th-minute goal from substitute Ellis Simms earned relegation-threatened Everton a point at Chelsea on Saturday in a lively 2-2 Premier League draw. Second-half goals from Joao Felix and Kai Havertz with a penalty had looked like earning the home side victory but Simms muscled past Kalidou Koulibaly and his shot beat Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Felix, whose trickery and silky skills had promised much in the first half, finally found the net in the 52nd minute with a low shot that crept in off the post. Chelsea enjoyed more than 70% possession in the first half with Everton defending in numbers but the goal forced Sean Dyche’s men forward and the game opened up.
They earned their reward in the 69th minute when Abdoulaye Doucoure got on the end of a loose ball after a Dwight McNeil corner and pushed it over the line to make it 1-1. Soon afterwards Chelsea won a penalty when James Tarkowski brought down Reece James and Havertz curled the ball into the top corner sending Jordan Pickford the wrong way, only for Simms to equalise again for Everton.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Chelsea vs Everton
Kovacic loses the ball, and Gray tries to break on the counter but has no support with him. He holds it up as options rush forward on either side, but it also gave Chelsea the chance to get back into their shape.
Chelsea vs Everton
Following their 1-0 victory at Goodison Park on the opening weekend, Chelsea are looking to complete the league double over Everton for the first time since 2016-17.
Chelsea vs Everton
GREAT CHANCE! Joao Felix's volley is blocked for a corner, which Chilwell swings into the box. Havertz beat Fofana to it at the near post but flicks his header just over the crossbar from close range.
Chelsea vs Everton
It's a brilliant driving run by Pulisic down the left, and his team-mates race upfield so they can switch it to the far side. James squares it back to Joao Felix in the middle, but he can't sort his feet out quick enough to have a shot.
Chelsea vs Everton
Everton can't make a free-kick count and Chelsea break quickly on the counter. The visitors flood back into their shape quickly though to block their way into the box.
Chelsea vs Everton
CHANCE! The corner is swung in for Chelsea and they have two attempts to get it away to no avail. It falls invitingly for Kovacic on the edge of the box, and he puts his laces through it. It flashes wide of the near post.
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