Chelsea Edge Everton 1-0 as Jackson’s Strike Secures Crucial Win
Chelsea grabbed a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Nicolas Jackson’s first-half goal proving decisive in a tightly contested Premier League fixture.
The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when Enzo Fernández delivered a precise assist for Jackson, who slotted home to give the Blues the lead. Chelsea maintained pressure throughout the match and controlled possession but couldn’t add to their tally, ultimately settling for a single-goal victory.
With this result, Chelsea solidify fourth place in the Premier League table with 60 points from 34 matches (17 wins, 9 draws, 8 losses). They share points with Nottingham Forest but edge them out on goal difference (+19 to Forest’s +13).
Top 5 Premier League Standings (as of Matchday 34):
- Liverpool – 79 pts (33 matches)
- Arsenal – 67 pts (34 matches)
- Manchester City – 61 pts (34 matches)
- Chelsea – 60 pts (34 matches, GD +19)
- Nottingham Forest – 60 pts (34 matches, GD +13)
Everton, meanwhile, continue to struggle in the lower half of the table, with this defeat compounding a difficult season. They’ll be looking to bounce back quickly as they battle to avoid further slip-ups.