Chelsea moved back into the Premier League's top four with a much-needed return to winning ways at Stamford Bridge, where first-half goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto saw off a spirited performance from Everton, who were left to rue missed chances.

Cole Palmer scored his first Chelsea goal since September as the returning star helped his side beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Amid an injury-hit season, the Blues talisman opened the scoring before the excellent Malo Gusto doubled the hosts' advantage.

COLE Palmer gave Chelesa and Enzo Maresca some much-needed home comfort. On his first appearance at Stamford Bridge since the opening day of the season, Palmer set the Blues on the road to the win

Report and free match highlights as Cole Palmer returned with a goal as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge; Malo Gusto got the other goal as the Blues ended a run of four games without a win in all competitions;

Chelsea fans treated Cole Palmer to a standing ovation as he called the shots in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Everton, suggesting the Blues' stand-out player of the last two seasons is getting back to his best after an injury absence.

Chelsea emerge as 2-0 winners against Everton on Saturday afternoon at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer returning to the scoresheet after a lengthy drought.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has wasted absolutely no time in getting back up and running after an extended injury lay-off. Cole Palmer says he is ‘still dealing’ with his injury after firing Chelsea to win over Everton