In a tightly contested Premier League encounter at Goodison Park, Everton and Chelsea battled to a 0-0 draw, leaving both sides to share the spoils.
Despite a spirited performance from the home side, neither team could find the breakthrough in a game marked by defensive resilience and missed opportunities.
Chelsea dominated possession for large spells of the match, with their attacking trio constantly probing Everton’s well-organized backline.
However, the Toffees held firm, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford pulling off several crucial saves to deny Chelsea’s efforts.
On the other hand, Everton had their chances, particularly on the counterattack.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin tested Chelsea keeper Robert Sánchez, but the visitors remained solid at the back.
The result sees Chelsea remain in second place on the Premier League table with 35 points, trailing leaders Liverpool by some margin.
Everton, however, will take solace in a hard-earned point as they continue their fight to climb the table.
The draw underscores the unpredictable nature of this season’s Premier League, with both clubs heading into the festive fixture schedule eager to find their winnings ways.
