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By Cheryl Kahla

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Everton vs Chelsea: Premier League hopes alive as Toffees stun Blues

'Without Jordan, we wouldn't have won the game.' – Pickford drives Everton to a much-needed win at Goodison Park.


It was a tough game for Chelsea. Jordan Pickford stole the show on Sunday and made a number of telling saves to ensure Everton came away with three important points in their attempt to avoid relegation.

Everton got a free-kick straight from the kick-off when Anthony Gordon was fouled by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and the gripping first half set the mood for the rest of the match.

Two minutes into the second half at Goodison Park, Richarlison netted the goal after Cesar Azpilicueta dallied on the ball and was closed down by Richarlison.

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A mistake Chelsea will come to rue; it let Richarlison through to score the winner. A tense first half saw five yellow cards but not as many goalscoring chances.

Everton moved two points away from safety as Richarlison’s goal handed Lampard a priceless victory.

The Toffees missed the chance to put the game beyond doubt as Vitaliy Mykolenko was handed a golden opportunity when Doucoure skipped a challenge from Loftus-Cheek.

Pickford saved the day again as Everton’s defensive line held, and he thwarted an attempt from Kovacic.

Despite beating Chelsea 1-0, Everton are still two points behind Burnley and Leeds with a game in hand.

English Premier League table after Sunday’s matches

PlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstPoints
Man City3426 5 3842183
Liverpool342572862282
Chelsea341996682966
Tottenham3419411593961
Arsenal3319311524060
Man Utd35151010545255
West Ham3415712524452
Wolves3415415323249
Brighton35101411344244
Newcastle35111014405643
Leicester3311913485442
Crystal Palace3491411454241
Aston Villa3212447444640
Brentford3411716414940
Southampton3591313415840
Burnley3471314314634
Leeds3481016387234
Everton339519355532
Watford346424326922
Norwich, relegated345623227121

Note: Top four qualify for Champions League; Europa League and Europa Conference League places to be decided; bottom three relegated

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