Everton's 3-0 victory over Chelsea at their home ground was a masterclass in clinical finishing and resolute defending. The hosts scored on 33%, 62%, and 76% of their shots on target, while Chelsea managed just a 25% conversion rate despite enjoying 64% of possession.

Everton's first goal came from a lightning-quick counterattack, as midfielder James Garner found striker Beto with a pinpoint pass, and the Portuguese forward calmly slotted the ball past Édouard Mendy. Beto's brace and an insurance goal from Ibrahima Ndiaye sealed the three points for the home side, who absorbed Chelsea's possession and hit them on the break.

Tactically, Everton's success stemmed from their compact defensive shape and lightning-quick transitions. They limited Chelsea to just 4 shots on target, with the visitors failing to create high-quality chances from their 64% ball dominance. In contrast, Everton were clinical, scoring from 3 of their 9 shots on target.

For Chelsea, the tactical failure was their inability to break down Everton's well-organized defense. Despite 64% possession and 12 total shots, the visitors struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, with only 4 of their efforts finding the target. This lack of incisiveness in the final third ultimately cost them the match.