Everton mauls Chelsea
Everton ripped Chelsea 3-0 at Goodison — Beto scored twice and Iliman Ndiaye added a third in a result described as Everton’s biggest win over Chelsea since 1987, a blow to Chelsea’s defense and manager Liam Rosenior’s job security. (theguardian.com)(bbc.com)
Everton recorded just 36% possession to Chelsea’s 64% but registered nine shots on target to Chelsea’s four, with the match xG roughly level (Everton ~1.43, Chelsea ~1.51), underlining a stark efficiency gap for the hosts. (footystats.org) The fixture drew 52,547 spectators at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and left Everton sitting seventh on 46 points while Chelsea remained sixth on 48 after 31 league games. (espn.com) Chelsea have now lost four consecutive matches across all competitions, a run confirmed in post-match reporting that compounds pressure on their European push. (msn.com) Head coach Liam Rosenior called the evening “the most disappointing so far” and said the responsibility for the performance was his, adding that he must fix the team’s issues quickly. (skysports.com) Jordan Pickford’s display earned what local reports marked as his 100th clean sheet for the club, while Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was singled out for another error-prone outing that intensified debate over his place. (sports.yahoo.com) Chelsea’s immediate schedule after the international break includes home matches against Manchester City on April 12 and Manchester United on April 18, plus an away trip to Liverpool on May 9, fixtures that heighten the urgency for improved results. (espn.com)
