John Terry had come to Chelsea’s rescue again (Picture: Getty)
Chelsea have maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League table after snatching a very late winner against Everton to steal all three points.
The Blues had failed to create any sustained period of pressure during the match, with Roberto Martinez’s Toffees more than holding their own.
However, the pressure tolled in the third minute of stoppage time when captain John Terry found space and was able to steer the ball beyond Tim Howard and into the net.
The strike proved decisive and left Everton feeling heart broken, with the team expecting to take a least a point from their efforts at Stamford Bridge.
Terry flicks Chelsea ahead against Everton (Picture: Twitter)
They can also feel aggrieved as the free-kick which led to the goal appeared to have been cheaply won by Brazilian midfielder Ramires – causing some controversy.
But it is Chelsea who take the points and maintain their strong showing in the title race, with Arsenal and Manchester City facing a battle to catch them.
Chelsea’s Samuel Eto’o (R) challenges Everton’s Phil Jagielka during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London February 22, 2014. (Picture: Reuters)
Chelsea’s Willian (R) vies for the ball with Everton’s Steven Pienaar (L) during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Britain, 22 February 2014. (Picture: EPA)
Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic (L) vies for the ball with Everton’s Leon Osman (R) during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Britain, 22 February 2014. (Picture: EPA)
Everton’s US goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) saves a shot from Chelsea’s Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic (R) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on February 22, 2014. (Picture: Getty)
Everton manager Roberto Martinez reacts on the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. (Picture: PA)
Chelsea’s English defender John Terry (R) lunges toward the ball as Everton’s US goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) fails to make the save leading to the winning goal from a free kick by Chelsea’s English midfielder Frank Lampard during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on February 22, 2014. (Picture: Getty)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reacts on the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. (Picture: PA)
Chelsea’s Frank Lampard (left) celebrates scoring their first goal of the game with team-mate John Terry during the Barclays Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. (Picture: PA)
Chelsea’s John Terry celebrates the own goal of Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Britain, 22 February 2014. (Picture: EPA)
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard (L) scores an own goal next to Chelsea’s John Terry (R) during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Britain, 22 February 2014. (Picture: EPA)
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