Pedro Neto double secures Chelsea's 2-0 victory at Everton
Pedro Neto scored in the 46th and 90th minutes; Emiliano Martinez was carried off after a head injury.
Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory at Everton on October 17, 2026, thanks to two goals from Portuguese forward Pedro Neto.
Neto opened the scoring immediately after the break, finding the net in the 46th minute, and then sealed the win with a second strike in the 90th minute to finish the match 0:2.
Injury to Everton goalkeeper
The game was also marked by an injury to Everton goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who suffered a blow to the head and was carried off on a stretcher.
Between Neto’s goals there were several chances at both ends, but neither side managed to change the scoreline until Neto’s late finish ensured Chelsea took all three points.
The result came in the opening fixture of the Premier League matchday on October 17, 2026.
Photo: press material from the event
