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Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, securing their first Premier League clean sheet in 23 matches. Pedro Neto scored both goals for the hosts.
At 36 years and 4 months, Chelsea midfielder Henderson became the oldest player in the Premier League. The former Brentford player, who joined on a free transfer this summer, produced a standout performance: he recorded the most passes in the final third (20), most touches (73) and most accurate passes (58), according to ESPN Global Research. His free-kick, deflected in stoppage time, created Neto's second goal.
Chelsea manager Alonso said of Henderson: "We signed him for everything." Moisés Caicedo formed a central midfield partnership with Henderson.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was stretchered off after a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite and was assessed in hospital after leaving the stadium conscious. Mike Penders made his Premier League debut as the replacement. Chelsea captain Reece James faces approximately three months sidelined with a knee injury.
Source: ESPN - Sat Oct 17, 11:40 AM ET
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