Toffees legend Joe Royle was in the stands as Everton dug deep to secure a 1-0 win over world champions Chelsea in a Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.

Alex Iwobi impressed in an unfamiliar position, the versatile winger was deployed on the right wing-back position by Frank Lampard against the Blues.

Everton displayed some intensity that ensured that Chelsea were pressed deep into their area and the Nigerian threaded a tricky pass into the Chelsea 18 yard box in the first half which was met by Yerry Mina but the defender was wrestled to the ground by Cesar Azpilicueta and there was no penalty call.

Young forward Anthony Gordon had the Toffees first shot on target midway into the first half but the ball bobbled wide off target.

Iwobi was involved in the buildup to Everton's goal as he delivered the throw-in that led to Richarlison's opener two minutes after the restart.

Ukrainian left back Vitaliy Mykolenko wasted a golden chance to double the lead when he latched onto a wonderful cross into the Chelsea’s box although the angle was against him.

With an hour played, Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made double superb saves to further frustrate the Blues.

Demarai Gray dragged his shot wide with five minutes to full time which could have effectively ended the contest at that point.

Iwobi made one vital clearance towards the end of the game as Thomas Tuchel's men piled the pressure in a frantic effort to salvage at least an equaliser.

Izuchukwu Michael

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