Chelsea secured a gritty 1-0 victory against Everton thanks to Nicolas Jackson’s first goal since December, a 27th-minute strike from 20 yards out for his maiden Premier League goal from long range. This win reinforces Chelsea’s bid for Champions League qualification next season, edging them one point above Newcastle United.
Chelsea, despite winning, had trouble with their attack. Noni Madueke posed the biggest threat, making Jordan Pickford save impressively three times. His standout play was a solo run on the left that forced Pickford to make a full-stretch save. This highlights Chelsea’s reliance on individual skill in an inconsistent attack.
Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez played a key role in their close win, with crucial saves denying Everton. One save was against Jack Harrison, who teed up Beto after intercepting Levi Colwill. The second save, in the match’s final moments, was an acrobatic stop to block Dwight McNeil’s shot.
Chelsea had 10 attempts, with 7 on target, while Everton managed 3 shots on target. Chelsea had 18 touches in the opposition box, compared to Everton’s 11. The Blues had 55% possession and an 85% pass accuracy. After 34 matches, Chelsea have 60 points from 17 wins. Everton lie 14th with 38 points after their 12th defeat.
Chelsea are undefeated in their last 30 Premier League meetings with Everton since November 1994 (W17 D13). Everton failed to score in their 8th away match this season, having the fewest away goals (12). David Moyes has won only one out of 77 Premier League away games against Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man Utd (W1, D21, L55).
In 63 Premier League games, Jackson has scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists for the Blues. In the current 2024-25 season, he has contributed to 15 goals, with 10 goals and 5 assists.
Chelsea’s win over Everton has relieved fan fears, with upcoming matches against Liverpool, Newcastle, Man United, and Nottingham Forest. Chelsea will remain in the top five until Nottingham Forest plays Brentford Thursday. These fixtures are crucial for Chelsea’s Champions League qualification hopes next season.
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