Chelsea’s struggles deepened with a disappointing 3-0 loss away to Everton, marking another setback in what has been a difficult week for the Blues.
Head coach Liam Rosenior could only watch as his side was comfortably beaten at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Everton delivering a dominant performance from start to finish.
The defeat represents a new low in Rosenior’s tenure, as Everton closed the gap to just two points behind sixth-placed Chelsea. It also follows Chelsea’s recent exit from the UEFA Champions League, compounding their woes.
Beto was the standout performer of the match, opening the scoring after capitalising on a mistake by Robert Sánchez, delicately lifting the ball over the goalkeeper from a precise pass by James Garner.
Although Jordan Pickford made key saves to deny Enzo Fernández, Chelsea fell apart in the second half. Beto doubled the lead with a powerful strike through the keeper’s legs before turning provider, assisting Iliman Ndiaye, who finished emphatically into the top corner.
While David Moyes continues to guide Everton toward a potential European spot, Chelsea’s situation looks increasingly troubling, with their hopes of a top-four finish now hanging in the balance.