Everton clear attack, Doucoure breaks, fouled by Loftus Cheek who gets booked. Everton free kick. No joy but we still have possession. 2 added minutes.
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Goal kick to Everton. Pickford takes his time.
last attack of the half by Chelsea. Nothing happens. All in all, not actually a bad performance. It has been all Chelsea but we've worked hard and been organised. It isn't pretty to watch but 0-0 at half time. I'd take that.
13 attempts on goal by Chelsea against 2 for Everton
May have to interrupt commentary to remove cat from Christmas tree. Martin Tyler doesn't have these problems.
It will be tricky but they need to stay organised. 5 across the back seems to be working
here we go again. COYB! Arribo los caramelos as Sassy would say.
Everton attack with Iwobi. Nothing comes of it. Delay while Chelsea player gets treatment.
Chelsea attack, Godfrey breaks it up. He's played well so far. Chelsea attack again, it's like pinball in the everton penalty area but Everton clear.
Ball still in and around the Everton box. Pickford saves.. Corner to Chelsea. Loftus Cheek heads it over the bar.
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I prefer to think that injuries and illness have forced his hand Anj. Or for the moment, I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt in that regard.
In theory I'm pleased that the likes of Simms and Branthwaite are getting a chance, and I'd normally love to see Onyango and Dobbin be given an opportunity from the bench. But ideally, the time to introduce these players is when we have a strong team out at home in a very winnable game. Not all at the same time when we have probably our worst starting XI in the last 20 years away to arguably the best team in the league, and current European champions. Occasions like this can destroy a young players confidence. Simms in particular can expect to be completely starved of any decent possession in a team that has zero creativity.
If it turns out that Benitez, expecting nothing out of the game anyway, has decided to rest the likes of Rondon, Allan and Gray, then it proves to me he has no regard for our young players throwing them to the lions in this way. It's already shocking that Digne is still left out in the cold when our squad is so threadbare.
Still all Chelsea.
i'm sure they said Digne would have played but he's ill
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Doing a sterling job again so far Anj.