Chelsea moved into fourth place in the Premier League standings after beating Everton 2-0 away from home on Saturday, October 17, with Pedro Neto scoring both goals to secure an important victory.

The result lifted Chelsea to 13 points from seven matches, placing them behind Manchester City, Arsenal and Brighton in the standings. They are level on points with Brighton but trail on goal difference.

After a closely contested first half, Neto broke the deadlock shortly after the restart, scoring in the 46th minute to give Chelsea the advantage.

The winger struck again in the 90th minute to seal the victory and ensure Chelsea returned home with all three points.

The clean sheet was another significant outcome for Chelsea, who had struggled to keep opponents from scoring in recent league matches.

Their defensive improvement provided a solid foundation for Neto's decisive contribution at the other end.

Chelsea's victory also had implications for Everton, who entered the match with hopes of continuing their positive start to the campaign.

The defeat left them on 10 points after seven matches, dropping them below Chelsea in the table.

The London side now have an opportunity to build momentum as the season progresses.

Their next league fixture is against Tottenham Hotspur on October 24, offering another chance to collect points and strengthen their position among the leading teams.

However, Chelsea remain four points behind Arsenal, who occupy second place with a game in hand.

Brighton are also level with Chelsea on 13 points, meaning the battle for the positions immediately behind City remains competitive.

Neto's brace will provide Chelsea with confidence heading into their next assignment, while the defensive performance offers encouragement as they seek greater consistency.

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