Everton vs Chelsea: Result, goals and stats as Toffees hold high-flying visitors to keep Liverpool top

Everton’s protracted takeover by the Friedkin Group was finally completed this week, meaning the club could start to look forward with optimism.

The feelgood factor at Goodison Park continued as the Toffees held second-placed Chelsea to move four points above the relegation zone.

Enzo Maresca’s players had won nine and drawn one of their last 10 games in all competitions, including five successive away victories.

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