was unable to maneuver into the ‘s prime spot, albeit doubtlessly quickly, after held them to a goalless draw at Goodison Park this afternoon.
Sean Dyche’s males efficiently pissed off their guests, who managed to register a complete of 12 pictures on aim, with 5 of them on track, though Chelsea accrued an xG of simply 0.77 as we speak, their lowest in any of their 17 Premier League matches this season and the fourth-lowest xG total by a staff to have had 12+ pictures this time period.
This stress pressured Jordan Pickford to make 4 saves, and he grew to become the goalkeeper to finish Chelsea’s 15-match scoring run in England’s prime division.
On account of this efficiency, Everton has now achieved seven clear sheets on this season’s Premier League, all coming since October, which is essentially the most of any staff throughout Europe’s prime 5 leagues throughout this era. It’s additionally tied for essentially the most within the league with their Merseyside rivals, Liverpool, who’re set to face Tottenham later as we speak.
Breaking down the numbers additional, Everton have conceded simply two objectives of their final six Premier League video games at Goodison Park, reaching 4 clear sheets. This match was the membership’s fifth goalless draw, the best within the Premier League this season.
Though Pickford’s heroics have been notable, the efficiency of a former England worldwide stood out, particularly contemplating he’s arguably within the twilight of his profession. It was honestly a standout show amid a collection of consecutive sturdy latest outings.
Ashley Younger made his thirteenth consecutive begin for the Toffees, with all however two appearances coming at right-back. He has performed the total 90 minutes in 11 of these matches.
FT: Everton 0-0 Chelsea
Everton have now been concerned in 5 goalless attracts within the Premier League this season, greater than some other aspect.
Younger performed 74 minutes in opposition to the Blues, constantly dealing with the in-form Jason Sancho. He efficiently made three tackles and was the one Everton participant to provoke an offside entice successfully. Though he was dribbled previous 3 times, Younger nonetheless managed to register two interceptions that helped retain possession, together with one shot on track.
His latest performances rank him because the joint third-best right-back, in keeping with Squawka Rating ranking (70%), with solely Trent Alexander-Arnold (73%) and Pedro Porro (71%) forward of him.
Younger, who turned 39 in July, signed a one-year contract extension, marking his second consecutive yr at Everton. Previous to this, he spent two seasons at Aston Villa and two years at Inter Milan. Earlier than that, he loved 9 campaigns with Manchester United, the place the once-flying winger transitioned right into a full-back.
His resolution to stay impressed boss Dyche, who complimented the professionalism of the Stevenage native, which is one thing his youthful teammates can aspire to.
“Ashley’s not in need of wealth. He may simply have walked away in the summertime however instructed me he nonetheless that had edge and wished to play,” Dyche, who gave the previous England worldwide his debut at Watford 21 years in the past, lately mentioned.
“I feel he naturally will get about his enterprise. He’s received an incredible old-school factor about him, he’s very trendy to take care of himself, however he simply will get on the market and does it. Gamers these days, with 15 rubs and 14 totally different tie-ups and 57 stretches, he simply runs on the market for coaching like “Come on, let’s go”. That’s sensible and I really like that.
“I want these days have been again extra typically. Some routines are legitimate and a few I feel, do you actually need that to coach?! Ashley is right here once more, filling holes, taking part in totally different positions and positively in the previous few video games, carried out very nicely.
‘I’ve identified him for a lot of moons and didn’t have to fret concerning the criticism he was getting. That’s simply trendy life. I don’t assume it’s splendid for gamers, but it surely’s the way in which it goes. I feel his professionalism, and Michael Keane, has been excellent since I’ve been on the membership
“They simply proceed to get on the market and play arduous, work arduous. All of the belongings you need from correct professionals, and so they definitely are correct professionals.”
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