Everton maintained their unbeaten run under new boss Sam Allardyce with a dogged defensive display to hold champions Chelsea to a goalless draw at Goodison Park. Chelsea dominated, but struggled to breach the Everton back line and found goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in good form when they did. Antonio Conte’s Chelsea side stay third following the draw, two points behind Manchester United, having lost just once in their past 11 league games. But, despite having no shots on target, Everton remain unbeaten in six games with Allardyce’s run now including draws against Chelsea and Liverpool. Without top-scorer Morata due to suspension, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte again opted for Hazard to lead the line rather than place his trust in out-and-out striker Michy Batshuayi.

Source: Pakistan Today December 23, 2017 16:30 UTC