For the first time in 22 matches! Chelsea end nightmare Premier League run

Chelsea have finally ended their long wait for a clean sheet in the English Premier League. The breakthrough came in their seventh-round clash with Everton, as the Londoners secured a 2-0 victory.

According to Squawka, Chelsea had failed to keep a clean sheet in 22 consecutive league matches before this encounter. The last time the team completed a Premier League game without conceding was on January 17, when the Londoners faced Brentford.

This time, Chelsea's defense got the job done, while Pedro Neto emerged as the star of the match. The Portuguese forward scored twice to fire his team to a convincing victory over Everton.

For the Londoners, this result matters for more than just the points. Ending a 22-match run without a clean sheet could provide an additional boost for a team looking to tighten up defensively and stabilize its Premier League form.

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At present, Xabi Alonso's side sit fourth in the league table, with 13 points to their name.