Cole Palmer scored on his return to start, helping Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 to reach the top four.

Cole Palmer scored on his first start at Stamford Bridge in nearly four months, opening the scoring in the 21st minute as Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 to return to the Premier League top four. The England forward, recovering from a groin injury, finished a precise pass from Malo Gusto, with Gusto adding a second goal before halftime from a cross by Pedro Neto. The win ended Chelsea’s four-match winless run and marked a key moment in Palmer’s comeback, though he was substituted before the hour mark to manage his fitness. Everton, winless at Stamford Bridge since 1994 and under manager David Moyes, missed several chances, including late efforts by Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish. The result solidified Chelsea’s push for a top-four finish.