Chelsea grabbed a vital 1-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, moving into the top four of the Premier League standings.
The only goal of the game came from Nicolas Jackson, who scored in the 27th minute after a smart setup by Enzo Fernández.
The match saw Chelsea controlling much of the ball and pushing for more chances, but they were unable to extend their lead. Despite the narrow margin, the team stayed strong in defense and closed out the win without allowing Everton many clear opportunities.
With this result, Chelsea now holds fourth place in the league, collecting 60 points from 34 matches. They have built their record on 17 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses, scoring 59 goals while letting in 40. The strong defensive showing helped boost their goal difference to 19.
Everton fought hard throughout the match but could not find a way through Chelsea’s defense. Their struggles continue this season as they remain stuck in the lower half of the table, needing to pick up points quickly to avoid slipping further.
Looking at the bigger picture, Liverpool stay on top of the Premier League with 79 points from 33 matches. Arsenal trail behind with 67 points after 34 games. Manchester City holds third place, just one point ahead of Chelsea with 61 points. Nottingham Forest sits right behind Chelsea with the same points total but a weaker goal difference.
The race for the top spots remains tight, and Chelsea’s push for Champions League qualification looks stronger after this important home win.