Updated On: 07 August, 2022 02:00 PM IST | London | IANS
Everton sat deep and frustrated Chelsea throughout the game. But Jorginho's penalty goal just before half time was enough for Tuchel's side to take away 3 points from their opening fixture by winning 1-0

Jorginho celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea. Pic/ AFP
Jorginho's first-half penalty got Chelsea's Premier League campaign off to a winning start, as Thomas Tuchel's men overcame a stubborn Everton to claim a 1-0 victory at Goodison Park.
Having been left without a striker through Dominic Calvert-Lewin's knee injury and Salomon Rondon's suspension, Frank Lampard's hosts sat deep and successfully frustrated Chelsea early on, reports DPA.