Chelsea spoil opening night for David Unsworth

Chelsea 2 Everton 1: David Unsworth’s first match as Everton’s caretaker manager ended in a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

The club favourite, who has spoken of his desire to permanently succeed the sacked Ronald Koeman, presided over an improved performance — but he will likely require more from his players if he is to succeed.

A vastly-changed team from that which on Sunday lost 5-2 at home to Arsenal, before Koeman’s dismissal, played with greater confidence and energy and repeatedly threatened but lost following Antonio Rudiger’s and Willian’s goals.