At 22:00 Beijing time on December 10, the 16th round of the 2023-24 Premier League: Everton vs Chelsea.
Everton has 15 games, 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses, and has been deducted 10 points, only 10 points, ranking 17th in the Premier League standings. Chelsea's recent record has been inconsistent, with 19 points from 15 games, five wins, four draws and six defeats, placing them in tenth place in the Premier League table.
Yes, Chelsea started the 4231 formation, with Armando Broja in the center, Mudryk, Gallagher, and Palmer in the forward line, Caicedo and Enzo in the back four, Cucurella, Badiashile, Disasi, Reece James, and goalkeeper Sanchez. The total value of the starting eleven is 5100 million euros.
Everton started the 4411 formation, with Dominic Lewin in front and Doucoure behind, midfielders McNeil, Ghana, Gueye, Harrison, four defenders Mikolenko, Jarad Branswaite, Tarkovski, Ashley Young, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The total value of the starting eleven is 1800 million euros.
After the opening of the game, Chelsea took the lead in attacking the attack. In the 3rd minute, Mudryk sent a wonderful pass into the penalty area on the left side, and Enzo followed up with a long-range shot, which was saved by the goalkeeper, and then the follow-up shot missed again.
In the 15th minute, Palmer also had a long-range shot at the top of the arc, which was saved by Jordan Pickford.
In the 25th minute, Chelsea made a passive substitution, Reece James was unable to hold on due to injury and was replaced by Colwill.
In the 38th minute, Mudryk crossed from the left and Armando Broja shot wide.
In the 41st minute, Everton also made a passive substitution, Ashley Young was unable to hold on due to injury and was replaced by Patterson.
In the 49th minute, Palmer's cross was met by Enzo, who curled up with his feet and shot from distance, which was saved by Pickford.
In the 54th minute, McNeil went straight to the ball, Lewin formed a single knife, the shot was saved by Sanchez, Doucoure followed up and made up the shot, and the ball went in!Everton lead Chelsea 1-0.
In the 60th minute, Chelsea's free-kick in front of the field was in a very good position, near the line of the penalty area, Palmer took a direct shot at the goal, which was confiscated by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
In the 67th minute, Pochettino replaced Jackson and Ryungsterling replaced Enzo.
In the 76th minute, Cucurella cut inside from the right and hit the goal, but it was still confiscated by the goalkeeper.
In the 79th minute, Palmer slashed in and Sterling cut in front of the box and the ball came to Jackson, but Jackson couldn't take the opportunity and the goal was destroyed.
In the 84th minute, Chelsea goalkeeper Alexis Sanchez was unable to hold on due to injury and was replaced by substitute goalkeeper Petrovic.
In stoppage time, Everton's left-hand corner was driven into the box and Petrovic cleared the ball but couldn't get the ball wide before Dobbin followed up with a volley. Everton sealed the win 2-0 for Chelsea.
The Chelsea side that beat Tottenham away and played the defending champions at home seems to have disappeared again. The tenth place was not retained, and the 16 games still accumulated 19 points, and the Premier League table fell to 12th.