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Chelsea inflict Everton's first defeat after Rogers escapes red

Chelsea ended Everton’s winless Premier League start with a 2-0 victory at Goodison Park, as Pedro Neto scored both goals in a dominant second-half display. The win came despite a tense first half, where Morgan Rogers narrowly avoided a red card for a reckless challenge on James Garner, sparking debate among pundits who argued it should have been a sending-off.

Chelsea’s defense held firm, keeping their first clean sheet in nine months, though goalkeeper Emi Martínez suffered a serious head injury after a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite and was stretchered off midway through the second half. Everton, struggling for chances, squandered their best opportunity when Thierno Barry’s header was saved by Martínez, who also denied Jack Grealish late on.

The result moves Chelsea into the Champions League spots with 13 points from seven games, while Everton remain winless in the league for the first time this season.

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