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Neto’s brace fires Chelsea past Everton but Martinez head injury mars win

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Pedro Neto scored twice as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0, but goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to hospital after a head clash.

01Summary

  1. 01Pedro Neto scored his first Premier League brace on Saturday, opening the scoring early in the second half and adding a second in stoppage time.
  2. 02Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests after a head clash with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
  3. 03The win was Chelsea's first away victory of the season, lifting them into the top four and giving them a first clean sheet in 23 league games.
  4. 04Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong received one of five first-half yellow cards for a tackle on Josh Acheampong.
  5. 05Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders made his Premier League debut as Martinez's replacement.

02Why it matters

The result boosts Chelsea's position in the top four while Everton suffer their first league defeat; the head injury to a key goalkeeper adds concern for both club and international fans.

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