Enzo Maresca’s side struggled to break down Sean Dyche’s well-organized Everton defense, leaving the Blues frustrated throughout the encounter.
A pivotal moment came in the 30th minute when Nicolas Jackson headed a superb corner delivery onto the post from close range. The miss proved costly, with the ball arriving quickly and Chelsea unable to capitalize on the opportunity.
Controversy arose later in the match when Chelsea appealed for a penalty after Jordan Pickford slid in on Malo Gusto. However, a VAR review dismissed the claim, much to the dismay of the Chelsea players.
Everton, on the other hand, managed to test Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on multiple occasions. One notable moment came before halftime when Sanchez made a sharp save to deny a low 20-yard effort.
Sanchez’s heroics continued in the second half, including an impressive reflex save with his feet to stop Jack Harrison’s close-range attempt. Everton came closest to scoring in the 76th minute, but Tosin Adarabioyo produced a critical stretching block to maintain Chelsea’s clean sheet.
In a match lacking clear-cut chances, neither side managed to find the breakthrough. The result leaves Chelsea still searching for consistency, while Everton can take pride in their disciplined defensive performance.
