Neto brace leads Chelsea to 2-0 win at Everton

Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 on October 17 as Pedro Neto scored twice in the second half, ending the hosts’ unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The result gave Chelsea an away win and left Everton with its first league defeat after winning two and drawing four of its opening six matches. Neto put Chelsea ahead 44 seconds after the restart, finishing after Jorrel Hato advanced down the left and sent the ball into the area. He scored again in the 90th minute, converting after a free kick struck Everton’s defensive wall and the ball fell loose in the box. The goals settled a match that had been closely contested before the break. Moises Caicedo struck the crossbar with a volley for Chelsea, while Everton threatened through Jack Grealish and Thierno Barry. Neither side scored in the first half, which included five bookings in the opening 34 minutes, according to the match report. The game was interrupted after Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite at a free kick. Both players received treatment, and Martínez was carried from the field on a stretcher after about 10 minutes. Mike Penders replaced him. Reports said Martínez was...