Chelsea tightened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League as Kai Havert led to a 2–0 crucial win over Everton, while West Ham scored their astonishing top with a 2–0 win against Leeds United on Monday. Raised the challenge to four. Havert has finished a disappointing first season following his £ 70 million (USD 96 million) move from Bayer Leverkusen last year. But the Germany forward was given a rare start by Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and played a key role in both goals at Stamford Bridge.
Havert’s shot was deflected into the Everton net for Ben Godfrey’s own goal in the first half.
The 21-year-old has not scored in the league since October, but Tussell handed him an important role as Chelsea’s false nine and Havert’s intelligent movement put him in a position to earn in the second half, which Jorho converted. done.
“I am very happy with his performance, there is no doubt about his quality, his talent and his character,” Tuchel said.
“They need to adapt to the Premier League, they need to be in a club where you play to win every game, where the highest standards are the norm.
“It is a normal process to adapt to this mindset.”
Chelsea are unbeaten in 11 matches in all competitions – winning eight times — since Tuchel replaced sacked Frank Lampard in January.
They are two points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham, who have a hand in the tense race to qualify for next season’s Champions League through a top-four finish.
The Blues have held nine clean-sheets under Tuchel and only their former Italian boss Maurizio Sari, who is unbeaten in 12 matches, has made a better start with the West London club.
“If you share special moments and good results, it’s the thing that leads you to the special performances you need,” Tuchel said.
“I can feel a strong bond between the players in the dressing room. I feel positive energy from around the team. We need to score runs that way.”
Flashy
Everton are four points behind sixth-placed Everton Chelsea after their first defeat since November.
“He played better than us,” said Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti. “Once they scored it was more difficult. We are disappointed, but not too much.”
West Ham’s unexpected bid to end up in the top four gathered at Leeds Stadium with the confidence-filled pace of Leeds.
Leeds owner Marcelo Bielas probably knew that it would not be his night when he had two opening goals in his favor.
The effort from Tanker Roberts was dismissed for offshore against Helder Costa, before Patrick Bumford netted from Ruffinha’s cut-back, only to show the ball to Ripley before the cross went over the touchline.
West Ham took the lead in the 21st minute after Luke Ayling overtook Jesse Lingard in the area.
Lingard took the penalty and although Elan Messlier saved his shot, the on-loan Manchester United midfielder broke the rebound.
West Ham doubled their advantage seven minutes later when Craig Dawson was left headlong in Aaron Creswell’s corner.
David Moyes’ side struggled with accusations at this stage of last season.
But by winning four of their last six league games, Hammers fans dreamed of a place in Europe’s elite club competition.
Promoted
“We’re doing really well and a good season is going on. It could be a great season,” Moyes said.
“I’m not saying we’ll finish in the top four, but we need to hang in and see what we can do.”
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