EVERTON 2-1 CHELSEA | RICHARLISON (4), CALVERT-LEWIN (52, KOVACIC (90
Everton XI: Pickford, Sidibe, Holgate, Keane, Digne, Schneiderlin , Sigurdsson, Walcott, Richarlison, Iwobi, Calvert-Lewin
Chelsea XI: Kepa, James, Christensen, Zouma, Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic, Willian, Mount, Pulisic, Abraham
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin doubles Everton’s advantage inside the box
- Mateo Kovacic pulls one back for Chelsea with a superb 25 – yard effort
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3: (**************************** Interesting to see that sacked Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac is at Goodison Park today. He’s 44 / 1 with the bookies.
Not a great deal happening in the early stages. Chelsea have shaded it and look the more confident side as Reece James looks to whip a cross to the far post. He’s overcooked it.
EVERTON 0-0 CHELSEA
1:Duncan Ferguson, wearing a suit and a sweat band, is last to come out on the field and gets a special welcome from supporters. “Duncan, Duncan Ferguson…”
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Passion
: 36:The pundits on BT Sport have used the wordPASSIONabout 350 times to describe what Duncan Ferguson will bring to the Everton side. That’s quite a loaded term really. You can have all the passion in the world but the fact of the matter is good football and tactical awareness wins matches.Plenty of passion from supporters as the sirens and Z Cars ring out at Goodison Park.
A message from Tim…
Tim Cahill has tweeted a good luck message to Duncan Ferguson and Everton . The Australian has actually been linked with the vacancy himself, as an assistant to David Moyes.
“Wishing Duncan and our BLUE boys all the very best for today’s game. No better way to kick start the season than today at Goodison Park in front of the fans! ”
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(Twitter reaction
Alex: Marco Silva’s downfall was not picking Oumar Niasse. Watch him come off the bench to score a late winner!
Ken: Chelsea will have noted the problems that Sadio Mane caused Djibril Sidibe with his diagonal runs in behind and Everton’s difficulty in coping with balls over the top. Expect Christian Pulisic to have a key role today.
Keith: Slightly worried Everton is gonna be all fired up. Wounded animal is the most dangerous, will need an early goal and some focus from the boys today.
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Well I take it you’ve heard that Everton have received over 100 applications for the vacancy. So that’ll be Mark Hughes, Alan Pardew, Tim Sherwood and Fred The Weatherman.
But one man that won’t be in the dugout is Mauricio Pochettino. Less than six months after leading his side to the Champions League final, the Argentine was sacked by Tottenham after a poor start to the Premier League season.
The Athletic claim Everton DID
make an approach for Poch – but he did fancy the gig.The specialists
Chelsea have scored
goals in their seven away Premier League games this season – they’ve never scored more after seven games on the road in a single league campaign (level with – and **************************************************************************************** – 15
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Dom: All this talk about unlikely caretaker managers reminds me of my all-conquering Swindon Town team on Football Manager ‘ where I had Pep Guardiola on my coaching staff … as a physio.
Roger: I have high regard for Carlo Ancelotti and I wonder whether he would consider the job and saving Everton. This season would be a rescue operation but with more astute moves in the market a first class new manager might be more optimistic about next season.
James: If Arsenal are serious about being considered a top club again they need to go for Carlo Ancelotti. Born winner and desperate to return to the best league in the world. As for Everton, Rafa Benitez is their man. Knows Merseyside, knows how to get fans on side, knows how to win.
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******** The new boss…
The likes of former boss David Moyes, Vitor Pereira, Carlo Ancelotti and Eddie Howe have all been linked with the vacancy at Goodison Park.
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But who doYOU
think Would be the right appointment? Let me know through the usual channels.I actually saw a photo of the Scot waiting on the platform at Preston train station with his suit in-hand. Can’t imagine Ancelotti will be doing the same …Everton vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League news, score, goals and latest updates (Image: GETTY)**********
Potentially more dangerous
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard on playing a side who have sacked their manager: “It means it is a potentially more dangerous game for us, we all know when there is a change there can be a bounce effect – especially when they bring in a club legend like Duncan Ferguson is.
“And with the way he approached the game as a player, you would imagine they will have a go. You know they will give everything for a result which will turn things around for them.
“As a player I always thought at a stadium the fans can set the tone and they will be up for it. It’s up to us to counter that with how we play and our aggression. We were really good against Villa – the only thing was we didn’t score more goals. expect more of the same. “******Everton vs Chelsea Live: Premier League news, score, goals and latest updates(Image: GETTY)
The ban is lifted!
Frank Lampard insists flourishing young talents Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount are “here to stay” despite Chelsea eyeing new Janua ry recruits.
Chelsea saw their FIFA transfer ban lifted on Friday, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld the Blues’ appeal.
The Swiss-based CAS halved Chelsea’s two-window transfer embargo and cut their fine in two as well, leaving the Stamford Bridge club able to recruit next month.
Lampard has admitted he is ready to bolster his squad, but only with genuine quality – and vowed to keep faith with homegrown stars like in-form England men Abraham and Mount.
“The fans won’t lose that feeling for the young players; they won’t lose it because the young players are here to stay, “said Lampard.” And the young players beneath that, if they train well enough and show enough then they’ll get their opportunities because that’s how I am here. ”
Team news
So like I said, Duncan Ferguson makes two changes to the Everton team that lost away to Liverpool. Theo Walcott and Morgan Scheiderlin replace the injured Yerry Mina and Tom Davies.
Frank Lampard keeps things simple by naming the same line-up that beat Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Tammy Abraham, Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount all start with former Toffee Ross Barkley on the bench.
Kurt Zouma returns to Goodison Park for the first time since ending his loan spell.
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******** The starting XI…
And the team sheets arrive. Just the two changes for Everton with Theo Walcott and Morgan Schneiderlin starting. There’s also an incredible return for Oumar Niasse, who hasn’t been included in a first-team squad since April.
Everton XI: Pickford, Sidibe, Holgate, Keane, Digne, Schneiderlin, Sigurdsson, Walcott, Richarlison, Iwobi, Calvert-Lewin.
Subs: Stekelenburg, Baines, Bernard, Davies, Kean, Niasse, Tosun.
Chelsea XI: Kepa, James, Christensen, Zouma, Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic, Willian, Mount, Pulisic, Abraham.
Subs: Caballero, Tomori, Emerson, Jorginho, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi, Batshuayi.
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Duncan expects
Everton interim boss Duncan Ferguson expects the club t o appoint a “top manager” to replace the sacked Marco Silva.
Everton sacked Silva on Thursday with the club 18 th in the standings having lost nine of their matches and promoted former striker ferguson from the coaching staff for Saturday’s game against fourth-placed Chelsea.
It’s called former Everton boss David Moyes, Carlo Ancelotti and Shanghai SIPG coach Vitor Pereira were among the leading contenders to take over at Goodison Park .
“I think the club will find a real top manager,” Ferguson said. “Of course it’s a dream of mine to be Everton manager, but I’m a coach at the moment. I’m realistic and not thinking about it. I’m a loyal guy and I’d love to stay here to work with the new manager. ”
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What’s on?
Slim but promising, slim but promising. We have five Premier League fixtures on offer today with all of the Champions League sides in action.
Everton vs Chelsea, Bournemouth vs Liverpool, Tottenham vs Burnley, Watford vs Crystal Palace and Manchester City vs Manchester United.
And by my calculations there’s no less than four club legends managing their sides. Frank Lampard, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Eddie Howe and Duncan Ferguson.
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Morning…
Hello everyone and welcome to our (LIVE) ******************** (coverage of Everton vs Chelsea from Goodison Park.)
Can I just confirm there’s been no firing or hiring since I rolled out of bed this morning?
Quique Sanchez Flores , Unai Emery and Marco Silva have all been given the ax over the last ten days with sacking season in full swing.
It’s an epidemic, lads!
But in fairness, losing three fairly low-key personalities and replacing them wit h Duncan Ferguson and Nigel Pearson should make for extremely interesting viewing.
James McArthur should quite rightly be terrified…
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EVERTON vs CHELSEA
Everton right-back Seamus Coleman (rib) and midfielder Fabian Delph (hamstring) are still sidelined for caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson.
Center-back Yerry Mina is doubtful after limping off against Liverpool in midweek.
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham should shake off a knock against Aston Villa to start at Good ison Park. Ross Barkley is back in contention after illness but Antonio Rudiger will not be risked following a pelvic problem.
Last season: Everton 2 Chelsea 0, Chelsea 0 Everton 0
Last five league matches: Everton DWLLL; Chelsea W W L L W
Top scorers: Richarlison (Everton) 7; Tammy Abraham (Chelsea)
Referee: Craig Pawson (South Yorkshire) )
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- Richarlison opens the scoring, heading home Djibril Sidibe cross
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EVERTON 2-0 CHELSEA |CALVERT-LEWIN
**********************************************************************************: GOAL! How do you protect a one-goal advantage? Make it a two-goal advantage. Very simple this football lark.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin pounces on Kurt Zouma’s dithering just outside the Chelsea penalty area. The 30 – year-old shows great composure to roll the ball past Kepa Arrizabalaga.
EVERTON 1-0 CHELSEA
(******************************************************************************************************: We’re back underway at Goodison Park. No changes for either side. Just a thought – the ‘who is the hardest manager in the Premier League’ question has totally changed over the last few days. Previously I’d have said Sean Dyche but Duncan Ferguson and Nigel Pearson are now my leading contenders.
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EVERTON 1-0 CHELSEA
HT:Terribly scrappy end to the half. Ferocious pace for most of the 48 minutes looks be taking its toll on the hosts. Not sure the Everton players will be able to keep this up for the second half.
(********************************************************************************************************:Richarlison is booked for a fairly innocuous challenge on Mateo Kovacic. The free-kick is floated over but Michael Keane wins the header before Sidibe finishes the job with a giant clearance. Duncan Ferguson willing his players on as Chelsea pile on the pressure.
(*********************************************************************************************************:Groans as a Lucas Digne cross loops over to Theo Walcott, who can ‘ t decide whether to volley it or bring it down. In the end – he does neither and the ball rolls out of play.
Close!Christian Pulisic shifts through the gears and weaves past Sidibe. The US international plays it low for Willian, but there’s Digne with a block. Tammy Abraham throws his arms up in frustration – he was unmarked on the penalty spot.
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******************************************************************************************: **********************Jordan Pickford with some magnificent distribution to set Alex Iwobi free. The former Arsenal winger only has Reece James to beat but makes a complete hash of it. Must say, Iwobi looks knackered already as he drops to the deck.
(************************************************************************************************************:Chelsea threaten as Mason Mount bursts down the left but Tammy Abraham can’t connect with the cross and it’s behind for a goal kick. Ross Barkley receives a warm welcome from Everton fans as he’s sent to warm up down the touchline. And when I say warm – I mean he’s taking a roasting.
(************************************************************************************************************:Everton are struggling to keep hold of the ball here. The Toffees are clearly nervous at the back with Michael Keane and Djibril Sidibe both opting against playing it out in favor of hoofing it into orbit.
(**************************************************************************************************: Booked!Lucas Digne shown a yellow card for dragging back Willian. Bit harsh considering he was deep in Chelsea territory.
(*****************************************************************************************************************:Close! Lovely stuff from Willian. He strides past Lucas Digne with ease before drilling a cross that Tammy Abraham flashes wide. Just signs that Chelsea are warming to the task.
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**********************************************************************************************************: **********************Now that’s a big concern. Richarlison is back on the floor and looks in significant pain. The medical staff are on checking his ankle. The physio has just given the thumbs up – so I assume the Brazilian will be alright. Oumar Niasse is warming up in case …
(*********************************************************************************************************************:Richarlison runs the length of the field to tackle Mason Mount but he’s hurt himself in the process and stays on the deck. He’s back up and running now.
(************************************************************************************************************************: Error!Michael Keane is a lucky boy – a very lucky boy. He completely loses flight of a hopeful ball forward and his first touch gifts the ball to Willian. The Brazilian plays it through to Tammy Abraham instead of shooting and the chances goes begging. Should have been 1-1.
(************************************************************************************************************************:Everything’s too slow from Chelsea. Frank Lampard will want his side to speed things up to stretch the hosts and create space. Theo Walcott plays in Dominic Calvert-Lewin who snatches at it and it’s an easy save for Kepa Arrizabalaga. Way more composure needed there. He had time.
(**********************************************************************************************************************:Chelsea win their first corner of the afternoon as Alex Iwobi knocks it behind. Willian bends in a decent cross but nobody is attacking it and Dominic Calvert-Lewin heads it away.
9:Gylfi Sigurdsson sends in a free-kick from the right channel. Again, Chelsea struggle to deal with it before Willian dribbles it away. Theo Walcott then sends a testing delivery across the six-yard box but Richarlison can’t quite reach it sliding in at the back post.
(6:************Every tackle is being cheered like a goal by the Everton faithful. They’re enjoying seeing a strong press and aggression from their side.
EVERTON 1-0 CHELSEA |RICHARLISON
4: GOAL! What a dream start for Duncan Ferguson as Richarlison opens the scoring inside four minutes.
It’s virtually Everton’s first attack of the game. Djibril Sidibe crosses from the right and there’s an unmarked Richarlison to head past Kepa Arrizabalaga. Woeful defending from Frank Lampard’s side.
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