Pedro Neto struck twice as Chelsea won 2-0 at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, but a worrying head injury to Emiliano Martinez dominated the aftermath.
Pedro Neto was the difference at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, scoring twice to give Chelsea a 2-0 Premier League win over Everton. The Portuguese winger was sharp and direct, and he took his chances when they came.
Chelsea did what good away sides do. They stayed patient, kept their attacking threat alive, and punished Everton when the openings arrived. Neto's two finishes were the clearest sign of a player in confident form, and they turned a tight contest into a comfortable result.
The football was overshadowed by a nasty head injury to Emiliano Martinez, which brought the game to a worrying halt. Concern for the goalkeeper's condition understandably took over the mood, and everyone will be hoping for good news on his recovery.
For Chelsea, the three points and a standout display from Neto are a real boost. For Everton, there is frustration at the defeat, but the bigger focus will be on the well-being of those involved.
