Chelsea ratings vs Everton: Fernandez continues to shine but Jackson costs Blues all three points in dull display
CHELSEA extended their unbeaten run to nine Premier League games with a performance that will quickly be forgotten.
Chances on goal were few and far between although Nicolas Jackson had two opportunities to put the Blues ahead in the first half.
Chelsea were rarely threatened too but any talk of a title challenge will quickly be put to bed if their attacking quartet have more games like this.
Cole Palmer was stifled by Everton’s all consuming midfield but neither Jadon Sancho nor Pedro Neto made use of the extra space they were given.
In the end Enzo Maresca appeared happy to settle for the draw as he delayed making changes – Joao Felix even failed to come off the bench.
Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Chelsea display.
Robert Sanchez – 7
Smart stop down to his right to deny Orel Mangala shortly before the break.
Pulled off an even better save when Jack Harrison looked certain to score in the second half.
Axel Disasi – 6
Dealt with the tricky Iliman Ndiaye reasonably well. Lacked an attacking threat which hindered Blues going forward.
Tosin Adarabioyo – 8
Made a brilliant block 15 minutes from time to stop Ndiaye finding the net with Sanchez beaten.
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He also looked assured on the ball and comfortable doing the nitty-gritty every time he plays. Deserves more game time.
Levi Colwill – 7
An accomplished display as he limited Everton’s chances on goal, worked well with Adarabioyo.
Malo Gusto – 5
Was caught out a few times by Harrison, who should have scored when he got in behind the left-back.
Almost opened the scoring in the first half but Pickford charged down his shot well.
Moises Caicedo – 7
Protected the defence well and cut out a lot of loose balls to prevent Everton getting near the Chelsea box.
Enzo Fernandez – 8
Perhaps Chelsea’s best player. Saw a lot of the ball and kept possession nicely.
Had one shooting opportunity he aimed straight at the keeper.
Cole Palmer – 5
Squared well for Jackson’s chance. Failed to influence the match in his usual manner, which is a credit to the Everton defence.
Pedro Neto – 5
Plenty of effort and endeavour but not really his day. Every time he did threaten he was quickly fouled.
Jadon Sancho – 5
Some nice touches and passes but rarely posed a threat.
Nicolas Jackson – 4
Spurned a big chance first half as Pickford was equal to a close range effort.
He then missed an even easier opportunity minutes later as he directed his header onto the post with the goal gaping.