Chelsea’s front three were well handled by Everton, but a team effort from the Blues saw them defend well and take their chances for a win.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of

Everton, unbeaten through six games, faces Chelsea, fresh off a 5-1 win over Bournemouth, in a Premier League match early Saturday morning on Merseyside — and both sit at 10 points as the top-six race tightens.

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to the hospital with a head injury after receiving about 10 minutes of treatment following a nasty-looking collision while playing for Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

Chelsea’s central defenders looked far more solid with the midfielders ahead protecting them on Saturday.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source

Pedro Neto: The Portugal winger scored 43 seconds after the restart after threatening shortly before half-time with a long-range effort. He was involved in much of Chelsea's attacking play but picked up a needless booking for dissent. Neto took his second in the 90th well after a blocked free-kick landed at his feet inside the box. 8

A gruesome injury soured what was an otherwise impressive showing from Chelsea.

Martinez required extended on-pitch treatment but was responsive as he was placed on a stretcher with his arms folded over his chest.

On the one hand, this was a statement win for head coach Xabi Alonso, whose team shook off the defensive flakiness which has blighted their Premier League season to date to bring Everton’s unbeaten start to an end courtesy of Pedro Neto’s brace.

Chelsea youngster Estevao Willian has been told to leave the club as he looks for more playing time to establish himself.