Chelsea’s improving form continued away to Everton with the Blues picking up a big three points on the road.

Pedro Neto opened the scoring on Merseyside in the second-half, producing another fine finish later on to wrap up the 2-0 win.

Xabi Alonso’s side held on and responded well after the blow of losing goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to injury – keeping their first clean sheet in the Premier League since January.

Metro hands out player ratings for Chelsea after a successful day at the office at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Penalised for taking too long with his goal kick but made up for for it moments later to deny Thierno Barry’s header. His game ended just after the hour mark after a nasty clash of heads with Jarrad Branthwaite.

Josh Acheampong – 7

Tasked with keeping Jack Grealish quiet and coped well – on the receiving end of a crunching tackle from Harry Armstrong as the game heated up in the first-half.

Maxime Lacroix – 6

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A calm presence at the back again, quickly becoming Chelsea’s leader at the back.

Much the same as his defensive partners – did little wrong in what was a much improved performance from Chelsea as a defensive unit.

Took his first goal well and was an effective threat down Chelsea’s right-hand side all game. Produced another instinctive finish late on to wrap up all three points with his first Premier League double.

Struck the woodwork with an absolutely sensational volley in a play straight off the training ground – a goal of the season contender had it gone in. Wore the captain’s armband today and with Reece James facing a long spell out, gave a good account of himself as skipper today.

While Caicedo wore the armband, it was another assured performance from the former Liverpool captain next to him.

Overlapped well for Chelsea’s opening goal, showing great speed and strength to hold off his man and force the ball back across goal for Neto.

Worked hard trying to break down Everton’s defence in the first half and looked dangerous and confident throughout.

Produced a marvellous piece of skill over near the touchline for Chelsea’s opener – while the assist went to Hato, it was his magic that sparked the move. Showed great strength to hold off his man with his backheel pass right on the money.

Joao Pedro – 6

Appeals for a first-half penalty turned away – a tough afternoon up top on his own and had a quiet afternoon by his recent standards.