Chelsea 1-1 Everton, check out the match report-

Chelsea 1-1 Everton: Wasteful Chelsea held at home by a struggling Everton side, check out match report- After being at the top of the Premier League for about nine weeks, Chelsea have dropped two vital points in the title race and ultimately missed a massive opportunity to see off a stricken Everton side. Reece James missed an early sitter, while Mason Mount had two opportunities to put the team ahead before firing them in front in the second half. But it was short lived as Everton got back level instantly through teenager Jarrad Branthwaite, who prodded home from a corner.

The spoils are shared tonight. #CheEve pic.twitter.com/dQAgE6utNp

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 16, 2021

Despite creating four to five good chances in the first half, Chelsea were restricted to mere scraps in the second half, where Everton were a different side and were so well organized. Full marks must go to Benitez and his tactics – his players delivered when it looked like it could be a long, long night for them initially.

A frustrating evening, thanks for your support as ever Blues. 💙 pic.twitter.com/KGtmy1KqQZ

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 16, 2021

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Key Moments and Match Recap:

Starting Lineups-

Chelsea:

Your Chelsea team news! 🔵@ParimatchGlobal | #CheEve

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 16, 2021

Everton:

Tonight’s Toffees for #CHEEVE! 🔵 pic.twitter.com/J6hO7R6I1q

— Everton (@Everton) December 16, 2021

0′ Match Begins- Chelsea 0-0 Everton

6′ WHAT A CHANCE FOR CHELSEA!!! A fantastic ball from Jorginho finds the advancing James round the back in familiar style, but this time the effort is just off target.

7′ BACK-TO-BACK CHANCES FOR THE BLUES!! James turns provider this time as he advances through the middle, feeding Mount whose effort goes a couple of yards wide.

11′ Beautiful dummy from Ziyech!! the Moroccan international leaves Everton midfielder on his toes, Ziyech then finds Mount who can’t finish.

26′ Another Chance goes begging!! Marcos Alonso finds Mason Mount in the Everton box but his weak shot is straight into Jordan Pickford’s hands.

36′ How did Mason Mount miss!!! the Englishman goes one on one with the goalkeeper after a fantastic Antonio Rudiger pass but cannot beat Jordan Pickford.

45′ Half time: Chelsea 0-0 Everton, despite being much the better team at the break Chelsea are very unlucky not be ahead at the break.

61′ Big Chance for Chelsea, Reece James puts in a fantastic cross but Rudiger can’t do enough to steer it towards goal.

70′ Gooalll Chelsea 1-0 Everton, Mason Mount scores. After stopping an Everton counter, Reece James finds Mason Mount on the right hand-side of the box and he powers into the near post. Goals in four consecutive Premier League games for Mount.

Minerals Mount! pic.twitter.com/c3ETUacBAh

— JohnnyBoyBlue ✩ ✩ (@MineralsFC) December 16, 2021

74′ Gooalll Chelsea 1-1 Everton, Jarrad Branthwaite scores, Everton win a free-kick in a good area and the delivery is perfect from Gordon, who is left unmarked at the back-post and the 19-year-old makes good contact to poke the ball into the net for Everton.