Everton vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Jordan Pickford makes stunning save
Everton 1-0 Chelsea: Follow for reaction as Everton claimed a vital win at Goodison Park
Everton moved two points away from Premier League safety as Richarlison’s goal earned Frank Lampard a priceless victory against former side Chelsea at a raucous Goodison Park.
Burnley’s victory over Watford yesterday left the Toffees five points adrift in the relegation zone but Everton responded in style in front of their own fans to boost their relegation hopes, as Leeds were dragged into the fight.
Everton made life difficult for Chelsea in a heated first half that saw five yellow cards but few goalscoring chances. Richarlison then punished Cesar Azpilicueta as the Chelsea captain was caught in possession, before finishing beyond Edouard Mendy.
Vitaliy Mykolenko wasted a golden chance to double Everton’s lead, before Jordan Pickford made a series of stunning saves to rescue Everton at the other end. The England goalkeeper somehow kept the ball out as he scrambled across his goalline to reach Antonio Rudiger’s shot from close range.
It saved Everton, who missed the chance to seal the win as Demarai Gray wasted an opportunity on the breakaway. Lampard needed to wait through seven minutes of additional time but the Toffees held on to claim a vital victory to boost their survival hopes.
Relive the drama of Everton vs Chelsea below, ahead of Arsenal’s visit to West Ham:
Everton vs Chelsea
A Championship ground next season? Scarcely believable, but that is the reality of the situation heading into this crunch clash at Goodison Park this afternoon.
Everton vs Chelsea
Would Everton be the biggest club to ever drop out of the Premier League? You could certainly make a case for them being just that.
It would definitely be one of the biggest relegation shocks in Premier League history.
Everton vs Chelsea
Just over 10 minutes until kick-off at Goodison Park. Huge gameday feel to Everton vs Chelsea. One you need to keep up to date with.
That’s where I come in.
Everton vs Chelsea
A lot of talk about Everton, but what about Chelsea?
They are six points clear of Arsenal with five Premier League games remaining. But a defeat today and an Arsenal win at West Ham could see Thomas Tuchel start to worry about third place slipping through their fingertips.
He will want a result today to ensure that does not happen.
Lampard hails ‘incredible support'
Everton boss Frank Lampard has praised the club’s supporters for turning out in their droves for today’s match.
Speaking after turning up at Goodison Park this afternoon, he said: “It is amazing, it is incredible support. It is important for the players to see that on arrival, to see what it means to the fans.
“Now it is up to us to give them something back.”
Everton vs Chelsea
A reminder that Everton are five points adrift of safety coming into this one. Burnley’s win yesterday means they are now on 34 points, with Leeds also on 34 and the Toffees down on 29.
They do have two games in hand, Frank Lampard’s men. But with just six league matches remaining (including this one) they cannot afford to pass up any opportunity to pick up points now.
They must start today.
Everton vs Chelsea
Chelsea’s only away Premier League defeat of 2022 was against Manchester City at the Etihad in January.
They have had major problems at home, but on the road they remain a formidable proposition.
Everton vs Chelsea
The Everton fans are ready for a relegation dogfight. Literally.
Everton vs Chelsea
Everton have won one of the last four meetings between the two sides. That came in December 2020 when they edged a 1-0 win at Goodison Park.
The last two matches against Chelsea have ended in a 2-0 defeat and a 1-1 draw earlier this season when Everton’s youngsters ground out an impressive draw following the sacking of Rafa Benitez.
Everton vs Chelsea
Lovely bit of subtext to today’s game at Goodison Park. Chelsea’s all-time leading goalscorer Frank Lampard comes up against his former side as he looks to help Everton to Premier League safety.
Lampard netted 211 goals for the West London club during a 13-year spell.
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