Neto double at Everton leads Chelsea to victory marred by Martínez head injury
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Everton, marking their first Premier League clean sheet since January and their second consecutive win under manager Xabi Alonso.
- Goalkeeper Emi Martínez suffered a suspected concussion after a collision and was hospitalized, but was conscious when leaving the stadium; his replacement, Mike Penders, made his Premier League debut.
- Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was unconvincing, contributing to both goals, while Everton struggled to create chances and faced defensive errors that led to their first defeat of the season.
- Pedro Neto scored both goals for Chelsea, including a late winner in the final minute of normal time, capitalizing on defensive mistakes and a free-kick from Jordan Henderson.
- Alonso praised Chelsea's mentality and resilience but emphasized the need for consistent performances to build confidence and success at Stamford Bridge.
