Everton picked up back-to-back wins at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time after beating Chelsea 3-0 on Saturday. It was also their biggest triumph over the side from west London since 1987.
A brilliant brace of goals from Beto on either side of the half-time break was followed by a Iliman Ndiaye adding the icing on the cake to secure all three points. The win allowed David Moyes’ side to close the gap to Chelsea in sixth down to two points. They’re also three points away from city rivals Liverpool who currently occupy the final Champions League qualification spot.
Here are the player ratings for Everton against Chelsea:
Jordan Pickford: 9
Pickford is having his own Save of the Season side quest. After his heroics to secure the win over Newcastle, England’s number 1 produced another top-drawer save to keep out Enzo Fernandez’s goal-bound effort from close range in the first half. He also denied the Argentine again in the second half and has now kept 100 clean sheets for the Toffees.
Jake O’Brien: 7
It was a strong defensive performance from the Irish international who kept both Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho at bay on his flank.
James Tarkowski: 8
Returning to the side after missing the clash against Arsenal, Tarkowski had a strong performance leading the backline. He was excellent in the air and made great blocks off Neto and Malo Gusto in the first half.
Michael Keane: 8
Keane was calm in possession and dealt with the aerial threat from Chelsea. He also reacted well to an underhit pass from Pickford and carried the ball forward on occasions.
Vitalii Mykolenko: 7.5
With Cole Palmer tucking inside despite operating from the flank, Mykolenko found the space to venture forward more than usual in this game. He put in a couple of dangerous crosses and also dealt well with Neto and Estevao.
Idrissa Gueye: 8.5
Played a great role in keeping the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer quiet in the middle. Gueye created the second goal with a fantastic steal of the ball in the middle of the park, going on a lung-bursting run before releasing it to Beto for the latter to find the net.
James Garner: 8.5
James Garner marked his maiden call-up to the England national team with a sublime performance against Chelsea. It was his eye-of-the-needle pass between Wesley Fofana and Jorrel Hato that Beto latched onto before finishing it coolly. Garner also troubled Robert Sanchez with a deep free-kick and also brought steel to the Everton midfield.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (replaced by Tim Iroegbunam at 89’): 7.5
Dewsbury-Hall had a relatively quieter afternoon against his former club but kept probing and running all game. He had a chance late in the game where he tested Sanchez but could’ve played a simple squared pass to Thierno Barry or Ndiaye instead.
Dwight McNeil (replaced by Jarrad Branthwaite at 77’): 7
Worked his socks off the ball, especially to help out O’Brien defensively. He also combined well with Beto but lacked influence in the final third.
Beto (replaced by Thierno Barry at 81’): 9
Beto put in a classic number 9’s performance to steal the show against Chelsea. He almost capitalised on Sanchez’s mistake early on before beating him with a lovely dinked finish after being set up with an exquisite through ball from Garner.
Beto’s movement was also great for the second goal and found the net after putting the ball through Sanchez’s legs. He then rounded off the night with a headed assist to set up Iliman Ndiaye for the third.
Iliman Ndiaye (replaced by Merlin Rohl at 89’): 8.5
Capped off a magical night by the Mersey with a fantastic third goal. Ndiaye reacted early to Beto’s headed flick-on, beat Moises Caicedo’s attention with his twinkling toes before finding the top right corner with ease.
Substitutions
Jarrad Branthwaite: 6
Was brought on to shore up the backline.
Thierno Barry: 5
Replaced two-goal hero Beto but had very little to work with.
Merlin Rohl: N/A
Tim Iroegbunam: N/A
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Posted
22/03/2026 at
08:04:00
Usually at this time of year, I am looking at fixtures of the Bottom 6 teams and trying to figure out where we are going to pick up sufficient points to stay up.
Every time I do it, I get different scenarios. Obviously thats not an issue this season and Europe is a possibility, but Thursday night Europa League doesnt really excite me. I would sooner we could win a trophy but guess that would be another opportunity.
I was thinking, however hypothetically if we are mathematically safe? Teams have to play each other so they cant all take 3 points per game so its not just about points ahead.
Interesting… or am I just a boring old fart with too much time on his hands?
Posted
22/03/2026 at
08:36:34
A brilliant interception and drive by 36 year old Gana. Life still in the old dog yet.
And a top bins effort for a nice cherry on the top, that was simply unstoppable.
Posted
22/03/2026 at
08:40:41
I heard a fella sitting in front of me giving Beto, his motm, (even though he had been giving the useless c**t, some unmerciful stick before he scored) and I said to his mate that the sign of a good team, is when you could can a few different players to be given the motm award, which was definitely the case yesterday.
With the score at 2-0, Chelsea broke, and they had a dangerous overload down our right, I looked at the player trying to stem the Chelsea attack, noticed it was James Garner, and a part of me began to relax.
This is the reason why I chose Garner. Clever, energetic and a major cog, but Pickford made important saves, Tarkowski, had his best game in a very long time, Beto scored two, and NDiaye, showed his incredible ability, so it could have been anyone from four or five players, now Im also going to praise (praise the edit button!) Michael Keane, for some of the excellent defensive positions he took up…honestly!
Posted
22/03/2026 at
08:42:06
Fantastic performance! Long may it continue!
Posted
22/03/2026 at
09:17:37
Obviously, the potential influx of cash from Champions League qualification would be what interests the club hierarchy more. But, on the balance of probability, we’re not finishing fifth or higher. And from a sporting perspective, a grueling and futile campaign against top sides in Europe is not in our interests.
The Europa League is a worst of both worlds scenario. Difficult to win and not game changing money. I couldn’t understand why Palace were so put out about missing out on this in favour of the eminently winnable Conference League.
Posted
22/03/2026 at
09:33:38
But I was also particularly very pleased with Vitaly Mykolenko yesterday.
By the way – I was in the middle of the North Stand and the noise when we scored was incredible! Back of the neck stuff!
Posted
22/03/2026 at
09:44:15
Can you imagine us qualifying for UCL and being demoted to Europa League due to Roma qualifying? It wouldnt be the first time we’d got into to Europe and not been allowed to play.
Posted
22/03/2026 at
10:13:17
Not quite a 9 for the excellent Pickford for me, yes the first one was world class, but it was his weak punch that caused the chance in the first place. I thought Chelsea targeted him with their corners because his aerial ability is his only slight weakness.
Mykolenko had a good game, but Estevao looked very dangerous when he came on and gave him a tough time. I wondered if that was why Branthwaite was brought on, as they seemed to double mark Estevao from then on. Tactically brilliant from Moyes if so, as he was their sole threat.
Posted
22/03/2026 at
10:15:22
Ray, we are not mathematically safe, but I wouldnt worry too much!
Posted
22/03/2026 at
10:17:52
However, if by a miracle we make the top four then we invest heavily on quality, that would be a massive step forward for Everton.
Posted
22/03/2026 at
10:19:40
Cannot argue against Beto he was fantastic a real number 9 and when you score 2 as well its a nap to get it well done Beto has been playing so well lately and alot of that is down to attitude Barry take a hard look at that man. Jimmy was absolutely dominant and deserve a 9 or one of these stupid extra 0.5 marks so 9.5 for me at least 8 for everyone for me and plenty of 9.s take a bow boys breathtaking that performance last night
Posted
22/03/2026 at
10:31:12
Pickford is priceless for us – thats another nil game chalked up too, the defenders are doing great most matches whoever is on the field.
Beto used his strong points, strength and pace to good effect, we need to hold on to him.
Special mention for McNeil too, the team has played better since he got back in the side.
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Posted
22/03/2026 at
06:38:42
Absolute bargain!