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What cost Everton against Chelsea as nature of injury confirmed in statement

Pedro Neto scored his first double in a Premier League game as Everton saw their unbeaten start to the season brought to an end by Chelsea

By Connor O'Neill · Liverpool Echo

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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James Tarkowski believes defensive lapses caused Everton's first Premier League defeat against Chelsea.
Pedro Neto scored twice in the second half to secure victory for Xabi Alonso's Chelsea.
Chelsea confirmed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez underwent successful surgery on a fractured jaw.

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Everton captain James Tarkowski stated that defensive lapses cost his side in their first defeat of the season against Chelsea on Saturday. Chelsea secured all three points after Pedro Neto scored a second-half double for manager Xabi Alonso's team, ending Everton's unbeaten Premier League run.

Following the fixture, Chelsea confirmed in a statement that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez underwent successful surgery for a fractured jaw. Martinez suffered the injury during a second-half collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks.

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