Everton vs Chelsea LIVE: Frank Lampard vs Chelsea – Frank Lampard got one over his former club Chelsea as Everton clinched a hugely important 1-0 win in their attempts to avoid relegation. Richarlison’s goal and Jordan Pickford’s heroics between the posts breathed life into Everton’s Premier League survival bid as the Toffees beat Chelsea 1-0 at Goodison Park. Follow Premier League updates on InsideSport.IN
Premier League: MATCH WINNERS Richarlison and Pickford help Frank Lampard beat former side CHELSEA: Everton wins 1-0 to SURVIVE drop, Watch Everton beat Chelsea HIGHLIGHTS
This win moves Everton to within two points of Burnley and Leeds with a game in hand, so survival is in their own hands. They face Leicester next time out. Meanwhile Chelsea remain third, but have Tottenham and Arsenal hot on their heels, ahead of their next match against Wolves.
FULL-TIME Everton 1-0 Chelsea
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Premier League: MATCH WINNERS Richarlison and Pickford help Frank Lampard beat former side CHELSEA
The lively Anthony Gordon had gone close a few moments earlier, though, shooting just wide of the bottom-right corner after cutting in off the right flank.
That was at least evidence of some Everton intent, and that coupled with their desire to scrap earned them the lead just after half-time, as Richarlison robbed Azpilicueta and coolly swept past Edouard Mendy after Demarai Gray set him free.
Mykolenko inexplicably shot wide from close range a few moments later, before Pickford took centre-stage.
First, he incredibly denied Azpilicueta’s rebound effort right on the line after Mount’s shot hit both posts, then blocked a point-blank Antonio Rudiger strike with his face.
Finally, he got down well right near the end to keep Mateo Kovacic’s goal-bound attempt out.
What does it mean? Lampard gives Chelsea the Blues as Toffees bring the fireworks
Everton were not exceptional in terms of dominating or creating chances, but the spirit they displayed on Sunday was spectacular at times.
Chelsea were always going to be in for a tricky game, as demonstrated by Everton fans’ firework antics outside their hotel on Saturday night, but perhaps they were not expecting the sheer willingness to fight for virtually everything.
It was a gripping and gruelling encounter that could well have saved Everton’s season as Lampard became only the second former Chelsea manager to beat the Blues in his first Premier League match against them – Leeds United are now just two points ahead of them having played an extra game.
Pickford pick of the bunch
There were several outstanding performers for Everton, with Richarlison, Gordon and Gray all impressive in their own right, but it’s impossible to look beyond Pickford as the key figure.
The England goalkeeper made three utterly priceless saves in the second half, including one in stoppage time. Had a poorer stopper been in net, Everton surely would have lost this.
What’s next?
Everton’s desperate fight resumes away to Leicester City in a week’s time, while Chelsea host Wolves the day before.
Premier League: MATCH WINNERS Richarlison and Pickford help Frank Lampard beat former side CHELSEA: Everton wins 1-0 to SURVIVE drop, Watch Everton beat Chelsea HIGHLIGHTS
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