Neto double fires Chelsea past Everton but Martinez head injury mars win
LIVERPOOL: Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a double from Pedro Neto as the London club provisionally moved up to fourth in a game overshadowed by an injury to goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, thanks to a double from Pedro Neto, advancing the London club to fourth place. The match was disrupted when goalkeeper Emi Martinez suffered a head injury in the second half, forcing him to be taken off on a stretcher to the hospital. Young goalkeeper Mike Penders made his debut, keeping a clean sheet for the first time since January.
Neto expressed his delight at the win, which was a testament to the team's first-half performance and Penders' steady performance. The game saw intense exchanges between the two sides, with five yellow cards being issued. The win came as a boost after Everton's defeat in the previous match.
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