Neto Double Earns Chelsea a Win at Everton in Premier League Amid Head-Injury Concern for Martinez
Pedro Neto’s second-half brace sent Chelsea into fourth and ended Everton’s unbeaten start, while goalkeeper Emi Martinez was stretchered off after a collision.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Pedro Neto scored twice to lift the club into the Premier League top four.
- Ending an ignominious 23-match run without a clean sheet, Chelsea's defensive stability marked manager Xabi Alonso's first shutout since January 17, fundamentally shifting the club's trajectory.
- Goalkeeper Emi Martinez collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite midway through the second half, receiving nearly 10 minutes of on-pitch medical treatment including oxygen before transport to hospital.
- Replacing Martinez in the 75th minute, 21-year-old Mike Penders made his Premier League debut for Chelsea, becoming the club's youngest goalkeeper while helping secure the clean sheet during 11 minutes of added time.
- Following Martinez's hospital transfer for precautionary tests, Penders faces upcoming Premier League matches against Tottenham and Liverpool as Chelsea assesses their starter's long-term status and recovery timeline.
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The Dibu Martínez has been evacuated on a stretcher after suffering a clash with Jarrad Brantwhaite at Everton-Chelsea. The Argentine goalkeeper went out to clear his fists and hit the toffee footballer, who was looking for the finish. The coup forced the medical services to immobilize him and take him on a stretcher, although ... Continue reading "Evacúan al ‘Dibu’ Martínez en stretcher after a strong clash against a Everton player"
Bange moments in the Premier League: After a collision with the opponent in the game against Everton, Chelsea's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez remains at first and has to be treated for several minutes.
Spectators at Dickinson Hill were left stunned when Chelsea's Argentine goalkeeper collapsed to the ground after a collision with Branthwaite.
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