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David Moyes was arguably one of the pioneers of utilising attacking full-backs in the Premier League. Leighton Baines and, later on, Seamus Coleman, helped transform Everton in the latter days of
Chelsea ended a three-game winless run in the Premier League, and four overall, with an occasionally nervy 2-0 defeat of Everton on Saturday. The highlight of the first half for the home side was undoubtedly Cole Palmer’s return to the scoresheet.
Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto gave Chelsea a first win in five games in all competitions.
Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday to return to the Premier League's top four, as well worked first-half goals from talisman Cole Palmer and France fullback Malo Gusto stemmed a run of four games in all competitions without a victory.
Former Premier League player Danny Murphy has stated Chelsea are “blessed” to have Malo Gusto following Saturday’s win against Everton. The Blues returned to winning ways after a four game winless run with a 2-0 win against the Toffees,
Everton haven’t won at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League since 1994.
Chelsea vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction - Blues out to arrest recent slump
Chelsea enters Saturday on a bit of a whimper on all fronts. After beating Barcelona in UEFA Champions League action last month, the club has gone winless in its past four matches. Along with losing to Leeds United earlier this month, the Blues only have draws against Arsenal and Bournemouth.
Enzo Maresca could go all out with his strongest available Chelsea side for Saturday's Premier League home fixture against Everton, with the possibility of resting a few key players in mid-week.
Paul: This game showed the importance of Dewsbury-Hall, both in attack and defence. Midfield were found wanting I'm afraid. Tyler Dibling should have been brought on earlier and given a chance. However, we are making steady progress and believe we can get something out of the Arsenal game under the floodlights.