Cliff Notes – Chelsea 1-0 Everton Game Analysis
- Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Everton, with Nicolas Jackson scoring his first goal in four months, assisted by Enzo Fernández.
- The win propelled Chelsea to fourth in the Premier League table, just one point behind Manchester City, while Everton remains in 13th place.
- Despite Chelsea’s dominance, they faced a tense finish as Everton pressed for an equaliser, but goalkeeper Robert Sánchez made key saves to maintain the lead.
Chelsea 1-0 Everton (26 Apr, 2025) Game Analysis
Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season’s Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.
The striker, assisted by Enzo Fernández, drove low into the bottom corner past a diving Jordan Pickford in the 27th minute for his first goal in four months.
The result lifted Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea to fourth in the table on 60 points, one point behind Manchester City who are in FA Cup action this weekend. Everton are 13th.
The home side should have had more but were thwarted by a stubborn defence and Pickford, who kept out a series of shots, notably from Noni Madueke.
Nicolas Jackson ended his goalless run for Chelsea with the winner against Everton.
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Cole Palmer buzzed round the Everton box but his three-month goal drought continued as once again Chelsea failed to capitalise on a good start.
The home side suffered a tense final 15 minutes with Everton, sensing their nerves, forging forward.
Maresca, serving a one-match ban, watched anxiously from the press box, occasionally shouting towards the pitch and dugout as the clock ticked down.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez who had turned aside a good chance from Beto in the 63rd minute held on to a shot from Idrissa Gueye minutes later.
And he pulled off a fingertip save in the 88th minute to deny Dwight McNeil and keep his side in front.The Premier League’s top five qualify for the Champions League.