Everton F.C. dealt a heavy blow to Chelsea F.C.’s Champions League hopes with a dominant 3-0 victory, tightening the race for a top-five finish.
Striker Beto started with two goals, while Iliman Ndiaye sealed the win in style as Everton climbed to seventh—just two points behind sixth-placed Chelsea.
The defeat compounds a miserable week for Chelsea, who were recently knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain and have now lost four straight matches under manager Liam Rosenior.
Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez endured a difficult night, with costly errors contributing to Everton’s second goal.
Meanwhile, Jordan Pickford impressed at the other end, producing a crucial save to deny Enzo Fernández.
With tough fixtures against Manchester City F.C., Manchester United F.C., and Liverpool F.C. still ahead, Chelsea’s hopes of securing a Champions League spot are rapidly slipping.
