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Jorginho penalty sees Chelsea past stubborn Everton

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

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Jorginho celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea. Pic/ AFP

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.

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