Chelsea fans had plenty to cheer about at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as the Blues returned to winning ways, securing a 2–0 Premier League victory over Everton in front of a packed house. The result ended a frustrating four-match winless stretch across all competitions and lifted Chelsea back into the top four of the Premier League table — a key marker in their season’s objectives.
Palmer Shines on Return, Gusto Adds the Second
It was a first half to remember for Chelsea supporters. Cole Palmer, making his first Stamford Bridge start in nearly four months following injury, broke the deadlock in the 21st minute after a clever through-ball from Malo Gusto split Everton’s defence. Palmer’s cool finish past Jordan Pickford ignited the Blues and sent the home crowd into raptures.
Just before halftime, it was Gusto’s turn to make headlines — the French full-back got on the scoresheet himself, converting Pedro Neto’s delivery to double Chelsea’s lead going into the break.
Though Everton had their moments — including a late strike that rattled the woodwork — Chelsea managed the game with maturity and discipline. The hosts looked more threatening overall and showed the cutting edge that had been missing in recent weeks.
Defensively, the Blues kept a clean sheet, with Robert Sánchez and the back line standing firm when tested. On the other end, Everton’s efforts fell short, underlining Chelsea’s clinical edge in front of goal.
Momentum Restored as the Season Enters Christmas
With this performance, Chelsea not only end their winless slide but do so in style, reclaiming a spot in the Premier League’s top four and injecting fresh confidence ahead of a busy December schedule.
Supporters will hope this result sparks a positive run as the Blues look to mount a strong push toward European qualification — and perhaps beyond — in the second half of the season.