Chelsea climb to fourth as Alonso's vision takes shape

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 14:44 · Archive

Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 with goals from Pedro Neto to reach fourth in the Premier League.

Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday with Pedro Neto scoring both goals. The win lifted them to fourth in the Premier League table. Jordan Henderson, who joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Brentford in the summer, said the team's vision under manager Xabi Alonso is 'beginning to take shape'. He praised the togetherness developing in the squad despite significant changes to the coaching staff and playing personnel during the summer transfer window.

The 36-year-old Henderson has featured prominently in recent matches, scoring twice and assisting in Chelsea's 5-1 win at home to Bournemouth. Chelsea kept their first clean sheet in the league for nine months against Everton. Morgan Rogers, who joined from Aston Villa in a £117million deal this summer, praised teammate Joao Pedro's form, saying his 'hunger to score' is helping the side. Pedro has scored five goals in six Premier League matches this season, behind only Erling Haaland.

Neto had attracted interest from Manchester City and Al-Hilal during the summer, but Chelsea placed a public valuation of close to £100million on him to signal he was integral to Alonso's plans. The Blues will face London rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge next weekend.

How it is being reported

• Morgan Rogers reveals how Chelsea teammate Joao Pedro has taken his game to the next levelJoao Pedro has made a strong start to the season under new manager Xabi AlonsoIndependent Sport · 20 Oct, 14:24
• Chelsea unsung hero emerges in Xabi Alonso resurgence after bold £100m transfer statementBlues reaping the rewards of key summer decision after clear message sentEvening Standard · 19 Oct, 16:05
• 'An absolute honour': Xabi Alonso's Chelsea vision is already taking shapeBlues boss has Stamford Bridge stars all singing from the same hymn sheetEvening Standard · 19 Oct, 13:09

In this story: Xabi Alonso · Chelsea · Pedro Neto · Jordan Henderson · Everton · Morgan Rogers · Joao Pedro · Tottenham

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