Jordan Pickford – 8

Was called up in a number of crucial saves, particularly in the first half, to keep his team in the game, and again there was little he could do about the strike that ultimately found his way past him.

Jonjoe Kenny – 6

His first start to the Premier League season. There have been some good times, but Chelsea have managed to cause a lot of trouble on their flank when taken out of position on several occasions.

Mason Holgate – 5

Didn’t understand the game in the first half and got an early booking for his problems after being converted once too many. However, he improved in the second period.

Michael Keane – 8

The team captain, the center-back managed to organize an unknown Everton backline the best he could throughout the 90 minutes and had plenty of good interceptions to keep his team in.

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Jarrad Branthwaite – 8

And that for a first start to the season in the Premier League? Chelsea targeted their flank but the youngster seemed calm throughout and he completed his performance with a superb equalizing goal.

Ben godfrey – 6

He managed to break through with good pace in the second half in particular, but that sometimes left him out of position and he went out a bit for Chelsea’s opening goal.

Abdoulaye Doucour̩ Р6

Crossed the field in midfield and threatened to be dangerous with some bursting runs from the depth. However, he failed to pick Antony Gordon in preparation for what was Chelsea’s opener.

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Andr̩ Gomes Р5

He just couldn’t get a hold of the game in the first half, in particular, despite the amount of effort he was clearly putting into making sure he was still trying to stop his opponents.

Rate the Everton players for their performance in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea:

Alex Iwobi – 5

You can tell he put a lot of effort into his performance trying to defend ahead for the Blues, but how he could ruin not picking Doucoure on a strong Everton break in the second half.

Anthony Gordon – 8

He looked very progressive on the rare occasions he did manage to gain possession of the ball and was rewarded with an excellent free-kick assist. I have never stopped sprinting.

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Ellis Simms – 7

He was asked to hold the ball a lot, especially in the first half, and he did a good job. He didn’t get any serve as a true striker but it’s a solid Premier League start for the youngster.

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Lewis Dobbin – 7

It’s not an easy task to accomplish in this game, but the youngster has done absolutely everything to make sure he deserves that spot on the side.

Jean-Philippe Gbamin – 5

Still not up to the speed of this one.

Tyler Onyango – N / A