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Everton handed reality check after Chelsea defeat as Moyes’ decisions questioned

Everton suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season against Chelsea on Saturday, but the 2-0 loss also provided a reminder of the limitations David Moyes is working with. The Blues had gone unbeaten through their opening six league…

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Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:30 AM

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David Moyes faced criticism over his tactics and delayed substitutions during Everton's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.
Chelsea forward Pedro Neto scored twice in the second half to end Everton's six-game unbeaten league run.
Patrick Boyland highlighted that Everton have the Premier League's smallest squad following the summer transfer window.

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Everton suffered their first Premier League loss of the season in a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, halting an unbeaten six-match opening run. A second-half double from Chelsea's Pedro Neto at Hill Dickinson Stadium highlighted the limitations facing manager David Moyes, whose tactical approach and late substitutions drew criticism following the game.

Journalist Patrick Boyland noted that while Everton's squad is the smallest in the Premier League, Moyes made questionable bench decisions. Tyrique George replaced Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the 55th minute, but Brennan Johnson and Christian Norgaard were brought on only in the 85th minute, leaving several substitutes unused.

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