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National media agree on Chelsea red card escape and raise concerns over two Everton players

How the national media viewed Everton's 2-0 defeat at home to Chelsea in the Premier League and the roles referee Paul Tierney, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and striker Thierno Barry played in it

By Paul Wheelock · Liverpool Echo

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:30 AM

Key Things to Know

National media agreed Chelsea's Morgan Rogers was fortunate to avoid a red card against Everton.
Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 in the Premier League courtesy of a Pedro Neto brace.
Reporters raised concerns over missed chances from Everton striker Thierno Barry and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's form.

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National media outlets highlighted Chelsea forward Morgan Rogers escaping a second yellow card during Everton's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. Pedro Neto scored a brace to hand David Moyes' side their first Premier League loss of the season at Goodison Park, ending the Blues' unbeaten run.

Journalists across major outlets also raised concerns regarding Everton's Jordan Pickford and Thierno Barry. Barry missed Everton's best opportunity by heading directly at Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martínez, while Pickford faced criticism for his attempt to stop Neto's opening goal.

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National media agree on Chelsea red card escape and raise concerns over two Everton players

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