After the match, Everton's stadium announcer marked Jordan Pickford's 100th clean sheet for the club.
It was a day when the England international outshone his Chelsea counterpart Robert Sanchez, collecting a series of dangerous crosses with conviction and making two outstanding saves from midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Everton fully deserved the win, but Pickford's assured performance made it feel more comfortable, while his potential new England team‑mate delivered the key breakthrough moment.
Having earned his first call‑up on Friday, James Garner lined up for his club on Saturday and threaded a through ball to Beto to carve open Chelsea's defence in the match's first genuine moment of quality.
The former Manchester United midfielder, who also often fills in at right‑back, is only now earning plaudits beyond Merseyside and produced another outstanding display.
Unlike Chelsea, this Everton side have grit, passion, energy and cohesion.
That cohesion stems from the limited number of line‑up changes made by manager David Moyes – just 51 so far this season, compared with Chelsea's 99 in the Premier League.
It is part of a strong core built under the new Friedkin ownership, who, through Moyes' leadership, guided the club away from relegation last season and can now look towards a more optimistic future.
There is real momentum behind the Toffees' push for Europe, and a party atmosphere followed as Everton finally secured back‑to‑back home league wins at their new stadium for the first time.
