Nicolas Jackson scored the only goal as Chelsea claimed a narrow 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge against Everton, MySportDab report.
The Blues secured a narrow yet vital victory courtesy of a goal that came from the first half of the encounter.
Jackson ended a four-month goal drought by drilling low past Jordan Pickford in the 27th minute, boosting Chelsea’s push for Champions League qualification.
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The Blues dominated possession early, crafting multiple openings through Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer but were repeatedly denied by Pickford’s reflex saves.
The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when Enzo Fernández’s precise pass released Jackson, who curled a powerful shot into the bottom corner from just outside the box.
Everton struggled to impose themselves, with Idrissa Gueye and Beto unable to fashion clear-cut chances as Chelsea maintained territorial control.
The away side emerged brighter after the break, pressing for an equalizer. Beto tested Sánchez with a low drive in the 63rd minute, only for the keeper to palm the ball away.
Dwight McNeil threatened late on, but Sánchez produced a fingertip save in the 88th minute to thwart his attempt and ensure the home side held on.
The visitor’s lack of cutting edge was underlined by their 14th draw-less league display of the season despite changes in manager.
The win lifted Chelsea to fourth in the Premier League table, one point behind Manchester City, with four games remaining in their run-in.
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