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Everton player ratings as Ainsley Maitland-Niles and disastrous debutant just 4/10

Everton player ratings as the Blues lost 2-0 at home to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon

By Connor O'Neill · Liverpool Echo

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:45 PM

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Connor O'Neill awarded Ainsley Maitland-Niles and debutant Christian Norgaard matching 4/10 ratings in Everton's loss to Chelsea.
Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 courtesy of two goals scored by Pedro Neto.
Harrison Armstrong received Everton's highest rating of the match with an 8/10.

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Connor O'Neill rated Everton's players following their 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Chelsea secured the victory through two goals from Pedro Neto early in the second half and from close range, handing Everton their first defeat of the season.

In O'Neill's assessment, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and substitute debutant Christian Norgaard each received the lowest rating of 4/10 after struggling with errors and pacing. Midfielder Harrison Armstrong earned the highest mark with an 8/10 as the team's standout performer.

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Everton player ratings as Ainsley Maitland-Niles and disastrous debutant just 4/10

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