Aug 27 (Reuters) - Premier League champions Chelsea eased past a disappointing Everton with goals from Spaniards Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata sealing a 2-0 victory on Sunday. Morata's clever header set up Fabregas to give Chelsea the lead in the 27th minute, the former Arsenal player sliding the ball past keeper Jordan Pickford with a deft finish. It proved a frustrating afternoon for Everton's Wayne Rooney who wasted one chance and was shown a yellow card while Gylfi Sigurdsson, making his first Premier League start for Everton, was given little chance to shine. Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois was a virtual spectator and the hosts should have won by a clearer margin with Victor Moses and Pedro both guilty of squandering decent chances. Chelsea moved into fifth spot with six points while Everton, who have now gone 23 matches without a win at Stamford Bridge, have four.

Source: The Star August 27, 2017 15:33 UTC