Neto’s brace kills Everton as worry about Dibu’s terrible head injury looms over Chelsea

It was a bittersweet day for Chelsea supporters.Xabi Alonso's team secured a 2-0 away win on Saturday afternoon at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but likely lost their starting goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, for an extended period. Pedro Neto was instrumental in the victory, scoring both second-half goals. He opened the scoring just 43 seconds after the break, capitalising on Morgan Rogers' impressive run and precise cross from the left wing.##TWITTER_<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What a perfectly worked goal from Pedro Neto🔥! Xabi Alonso’s football is looking beautiful, and Chelsea take the lead! 💙👏 https://t.co/R5rzsDGwhm</p>&mdash; The Final Whistle (@Rufus_45) <a href="https://x.com/Rufus_45/status/2111439529613680726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>##Neto slotted it low with his left foot into the bottom corner as Jordan Pickford stood no chance. Chelsea have now scored three goals in the opening minute of a half in the Premier League this season.David Moyes' side sought an immediate response to avoid their first loss of the season, but managed only a few corner kicks, one of which led to a serious incident. Emiliano Martinez and Jarrad Branthwaite collided in the box, resulting in a significant injury to Martinez, who remained motionless for over ten minutes. Jordan Pickford crossed the field to check on Martinez while medical staff provided treatment for nearly 12 minutes. Martinez was then taken off on a stretcher, and Mike Penders made his Premier League debut.##TWITTER_<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Emiliano Martínez received 10 minutes of medical treatment after colliding with an Everton player. 😐 The goalkeeper eventually had to be carried off on a stretcher in tears. 😢 Get well soon, Emi. 💙 https://t.co/6Aze2VRuIZ</p>&mdash; Pro_Foot HQ (@ProFoot_HQ) <a href="https://x.com/ProFoot_HQ/status/2111445609559572599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>##Chelsea secured the win at the start of stoppage time. After Jordan Henderson's free kick was blocked by the wall, Neto reacted quickly to score, giving Chelsea supporters another reason to celebrate.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 7SaturdayEverton – Chelsea 0-2 (0-0)/Neto 46, 90+1/17.00: (2.45) Brentford (3.45) Liverpool (2.80)17.00: (1.75) Fulham (3.60) Hull (4.90)17.00: (1.23) Man.City (6.75) Ipswich (11.0)19.30: (2.35) Newcastle (3.50) Aston Villa (2.90)Sunday16.00: (2.10) Bournemouth (3.45) Sunderland (3.50)16.00: (1.55) Brighton (4.50) Crystal Palace (5.40)16.00: (2.40) Leeds (3.45) Man.Utd. (2.90)18.30: (5.80) Nott.Forest (3.80) Arsenal (1.62)Monday22.00: (1.50) Tottenham (4.30) Coventry (6.50)***odds are subject to change***##SOFASCORE_<iframe id="sofa-standings-embed-1-96668" src="https://widgets.sofascore.com/embed/tournament/1/season/96668/standings?widgetTitle=Premier+League&showCompetitionLogo=true&widgetTheme=light" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="width:100%!important; height:1123px!important;max-width:768px!important;"></iframe><div style="font-size:12px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-align:left"> Standings provided by <a target="_blank" href="https://sofascore.com/">Sofascore</a> </div>##

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