Everton beaten for third consecutive time

Everton 1, Chelsea 3 (full-time)

First half goals from Mario Stanic and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink had given Chelsea a commanding lead before Gary Naysmith replied for Everton, who tasted defeat for their third match in a row.

Winger Jesper Gronkjaer got Chelsea’s third to put the result beyond doubt.

Gronkjaer got the late third goal to put the result beyond doubt.

Everton’s David Unsworth was sent off in injury time after a bust-up with Chelsea winger Gronkjaer as the Londoners surged to second place in the Premiership.