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Three surprising standout players from Chelsea's victory over Everton

Three surprising standout players from Chelsea's victory over Everton

Chelsea’s impressive 2-0 victory over Everton may be more than 48 hours old, but there is still plenty to take away from the Blues’ performance at Goodison Park.  With the latest round of Premier League fixtures concluded, it is the perfect time to reflect on the players who made the difference for Chelsea and helped secure three valuable points.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 19
Why Chelsea’s most-underrated star is Clearlake’s saviour in the £100m+ market

Why Chelsea’s most-underrated star is Clearlake’s saviour in the £100m+ market

Chelsea fans have been discussing who the most underrated player in Xabi Alonso’s squad is after Owen Hargreaves described Pedro Neto as Chelsea’s “unsung hero”.

Xabi Alonso News / The 4th Official / October 19
Chelsea Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Midfielder: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?

Chelsea Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Midfielder: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?

In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Chelsea are keeping tabs on Goteborg midfielder Oliver Mansson. It has been claimed that the Blues are eyeing a move to recruit the Swedish talent next year.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 19
Unexpected Pedro Neto stat is going under the radar after brace vs Everton

Unexpected Pedro Neto stat is going under the radar after brace vs Everton

Chelsea fans are all speaking about Pedro Neto’s brace in Saturday’s 2-0 win against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. All eyes were on Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers, who have been amazing in attack this season.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / October 19
Jordan Henderson is the leader that Chelsea didn't know they needed

Jordan Henderson is the leader that Chelsea didn't know they needed

Since Blueco and Todd Boehly's involvement in Chelsea Football Club, their recruitment targets have typically been youngsters who they can develop by sending them out on loan to other clubs and after a couple of years, they would eventually be sold for profit, with not many getting any first-team experience at Chelsea.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 19
'You’re going to look a clown' – Confident Chelsea youngster impressed pundit with one 17 yard decision

'You’re going to look a clown' – Confident Chelsea youngster impressed pundit with one 17 yard decision

Mike Penders showed his authority right away when he came in to play on Saturday and impressed one pundit in particular. There was a potentially game-changing moment on Saturday when Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken off with a broken jaw after a horrible clash with Jarrad Branthwaite.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / October 19
Chelsea’s lowest rated player against Everton is a surprise – but Blues win without their talisman scoring

Chelsea’s lowest rated player against Everton is a surprise – but Blues win without their talisman scoring

Chelsea’s front three were well handled by Everton, but a team effort from the Blues saw them defend well and take their chances for a win. It was very interesting to see Chelsea’s ratings from the game against Everton at the weekend.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 19
Fabrizio Romano says club 'open to selling' Blues’ top midfield target in January

Fabrizio Romano says club 'open to selling' Blues’ top midfield target in January

Alex Scott remains Chelsea’s top target for their midfield, and it looks like it’s just a matter of when, not if they sign him. Chelsea are already locked on to their top target for midfield it seems.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 19
Should Morgan Rogers have been sent off? Tim Sherwood and Dermot Gallagher in agreement

Should Morgan Rogers have been sent off? Tim Sherwood and Dermot Gallagher in agreement

Chelsea fans, Xabi Alonso and Morgan Rogers will have had their hearts in their mouths when the club-record signing jumped into a tackle with James Garner on Saturday.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 19
Chelsea star has quiet game against Everton – but is still praised for 'hunger' by teammate

Chelsea star has quiet game against Everton – but is still praised for 'hunger' by teammate

Morgan Rogers has hailed Morgan Rogers’ work rate and hunger as the pair continue to link up nicely in attack for the Blues. Chelsea’s attack have carried

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 19
Chelsea have another major advantage this week as they look to win third consecutive game

Chelsea have another major advantage this week as they look to win third consecutive game

Chelsea are already getting the benefits of not playing in Europe as they enjoy another free midweek to recover. We wish Chelsea were in the Champions League, we really do.

Mike Penders News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 19
Chelsea nightmare: Staggering Emi Martinez stat piles pressure on Mike Penders

Chelsea nightmare: Staggering Emi Martinez stat piles pressure on Mike Penders

Emi Martinez’s injury is a real blow to Chelsea. Just as they keep their first Premier League clean sheet and begin to look defensively solid, Martinez is ruled out until December.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 19
Chelsea concede just 2 open play attempts as new midfielder pair protects centre-backs

Chelsea concede just 2 open play attempts as new midfielder pair protects centre-backs

Chelsea’s central defenders looked far more solid with the midfielders ahead protecting them on Saturday. We’ve already praised Josh Acheampong for his performance against Everton, but actually the whole back line were good.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 19
Chelsea predicted to finish behind Brighton despite strong start to the season

Chelsea predicted to finish behind Brighton despite strong start to the season

Chelsea are set up for a good season after a start which saw them improve on last year’s equivalent fixtures. With 7 games played in the Premier League, we’re approaching the point where you can look at the stats and start to draw some solid conclusions about which teams are doing well and which are going to struggle.

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Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 19
'Looked solid' – Xabi Alonso on how Chelsea were working on their defending after long awaited clean sheet

'Looked solid' – Xabi Alonso on how Chelsea were working on their defending after long awaited clean sheet

Chelsea kept a long awaited clean sheet on Friday, and their manager was asked about how they did it. Chelsea kept their first clean sheet since January on Saturday, and now have conceded just once in the two games since Moises Caicedo has returned to the team.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 19
What Jordan Henderson loved about Chelsea’s performance against Everton

What Jordan Henderson loved about Chelsea’s performance against Everton

Jordan Henderson helped Chelsea make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League following their 2-0 victory over Everton at the weekend. Before that, the Blues beat Bournemouth 5-1, with Henderson scoring two brilliant goals that day.

Landon Emenalo News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 19
Chelsea wonderkid Landon Emenalo receives brutal verdict after Celtic debut, ‘miles off’

Chelsea wonderkid Landon Emenalo receives brutal verdict after Celtic debut, ‘miles off’

Landon Emenalo finally made his Celtic debut on Sunday during a huge 7-1 win over Hearts after joining the club from Chelsea on loan – but Celtic fans believe he is going to need time.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 19
Mike Penders sends message to Emi Martinez after breaking Chelsea record vs Everton

Mike Penders sends message to Emi Martinez after breaking Chelsea record vs Everton

Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders made his Premier League debut over the weekend, but not in the circumstances that he would have wanted. Penders replaced Emiliano Martinez in the second half after his teammate fractured his jaw following a collision.

Chelsea FC News / SPTC.news / October 19
Chelsea end Everton’s unbeaten start! That culture reset finally feels like it’s arriving! No, I’m NOT interested in selling Reece James, Alex Scott to Chelsea LATEST! Blues News report, Much more....

Chelsea end Everton’s unbeaten start! That culture reset finally feels like it’s arriving! No, I’m NOT interested in selling Reece James, Alex Scott to Chelsea LATEST! Blues News report, Much more....

Morning all, I hope you’ve all had a top weekend! Chelsea made it all much better for us again eh? Two good wins now since the international break, and some real positives to take from it all.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 19
Where Opta’s Supercomputer thinks Chelsea will finish in the Premier League after win v Everton

Where Opta’s Supercomputer thinks Chelsea will finish in the Premier League after win v Everton

Chelsea have now won back-to-back games in the Premier League after an excellent away victory over Everton on Saturday, and Opta’s Supercomputer has given a renewed prediction.

Chelsea FC News / Goal.com / October 19

Jordan Henderson issues defiant England warning as veteran midfielder thrives under Xabi Alonso at Chelsea

The 36-year-old has enjoyed a resurgence under Xabi Alonso following his surprise summer switch from Brentford. Fresh from scoring a brace and providing

Emiliano Martinez News / Caught Offside / October 18
Chelsea receive major Emi Martinez update after unfortunate Everton collision

Chelsea receive major Emi Martinez update after unfortunate Everton collision

Chelsea’s impressive 2-0 win over Everton was overshadowed by a frightening injury to Emiliano Martinez, with the goalkeeper now set to undergo surgery on a jaw problem.

Chelsea FC News / Goal.com / October 17

Chelsea player ratings vs Everton: Pedro Neto provides the clinical edge as Xabi Alonso’s side triumph at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Pedro Neto scored twice to secure a vital 2-0 victory for Chelsea against Everton. Xabi Alonso's tactical discipline paved the way for a dominant second-half display on Merseyside.

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