Everton FC took a major step towards European qualification with an emphatic victory over Chelsea FC.

The standout figure was undoubtedly Beto, who delivered a complete centre-forward display. The Portuguese striker opened the scoring in the first half, showing composure and technique to beat Robert Sánchez after a well-weighted assist from James Garner.

Chelsea attempted to respond, but were repeatedly denied by Jordan Pickford, who produced two outstanding saves to keep out efforts from Enzo Fernández, preserving Everton’s advantage.

The hosts tightened their grip on the match midway through the second half, when Beto struck again to complete his brace, firing past the goalkeeper with authority. The forward wasn’t finished there — in the closing stages, he turned provider, setting up Iliman Ndiaye for a composed, curling finish that sealed the rout.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Everton - Chelsea 3:0 (1:0)
Goals: Beto, 33 (1:0); Beto, 62 (2:0); Ndiaye Il., 76 (3:0)

Everton: Pickford; Keane M.; Tarkowski; O´Brien; Mykolenko; Dewsbury-Hall (Iroegbunam, 89); Gueye I.; Garner J-s; Ndiaye Il. (Röhl, 89); Mcneil (Branthwaite, 78); Beto (Barry T., 81)
Substitution: Branthwaite (from 78); Barry T. (from 81); Iroegbunam (from 89); Röhl (from 89)
Bench: Travers; Patterson N.; Coleman; Armstrong H.; Dibling

Chelsea: Sanchez Ro.; Hato; Gusto (Garnacho, 46); Fofana W.; Cucurella; Lavia (Andrey Santos, 57); Fernandez E.; Palmer Co.; Caicedo M. (Adarabioyo, 78); Pedro Neto (Estêvão, 70); João Pedro (Delap, 78)
Substitution: Garnacho (from 46); Andrey Santos (from 57); Estêvão (from 70); Adarabioyo (from 78); Delap (from 78)
Bench: Sharman-Lowe; Sarr; Acheampong J. K.; Essugo
Yellow Cards: Garnacho 69; Fofana W. 87