Match Thread Everton vs Chelsea - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[BlueStevie35]

Don’t think we deserve to be 1-0 down to be honest, although we’re a bit toothless in attack, we’ve battled and defended solidly for the most part

 

[johnjoeefc]

Why are people acting like it wasn’t a penalty?

In todays game yes it probably was a penalty. But Chilwell felt contact and went down. He wasn't pulled down. So if the ref didn't give it then I don't think it would be overturned.

 

[Wayno]

Surely that is for the ref?

Like the players know the difference at half time, pen was right anyway. Just addicted to booing , club is doomed to failure because of it

 

[Sharpies volley]

Although having a bit of the ball Grays contribution has been poor. Mcneil hardly involved. Referee has been an utter joke. Definate pen but how's he given Sterling a free kick for slipping. We could have been away there. Some of his other decisions are shambolic.

 

[lungo]

They have pressed us but are nothing specia, then we gift them one typical us

Sterling is running the show. Koulibaly what a beast! Gordon and headers. LOL. Someone should tell him that he has to defend and press.

 

[the golden visionary]

Why are people acting like it wasn’t a penalty?

Because its exactly what matip did in the derby

 

[Verbal Kint]

Frustrating that..... Nearly a perfect defensive performance.

I'd expect much the same for the 2nd half but the counter attacking threat just won't be an option now, had our one big chance but Silva played Gray brilliantly. Going to need a set piece.

 

[Eggs]

…stupid boy spoiled a decent first half. He actually got away with one earlier pulling Sterling back in similar fashion.

Such a shame when a moment of indiscipline spoils a disciplined display.

We had a chance whilst we had something to hold onto but it’s going to be difficult now. Mina looking terrific with Tarkowski, such a shame for Godfrey who could’ve been in that channel & avoided the penalty.

 

[Frenk]

Chelsea deserve it, we are toothless and clueless up front, get deli on, at least he can hold the ball up.

No they don’t they have created jack. It was never going to be an attacking show from us.

 

[Zeitgeist]

Put it this way, up the other end and Gordon would not get that pen

Not a chance

 

[GoldenToffee]

13 penalties against in one half. lol

I mean, the club deserves this going into the season with this squad.

 

[TheBigIguana]

It's a shame because Doucoure was pretty good but those weak points will pop up and not being able to track run and position yourself is a big weak point.

 

[BlueToff]

Him and Gray have lost the ball so many times effortlessly.

As they both do. Which is going to be a problem all season. That's the type of players they are.

 

[Zeitgeist]

Wasn't a foul in the build up either

 

[Saint Domingo]

Regardless of the result. It's a MASSIVE improvement.

Night and day from some of the stuff we saw last season. Actually trying to play through the lines against Chelsea.