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Henderson's Experience Anchors Chelsea in Everton Victory
The 36-year-old midfielder delivered key contributions in a 2-0 win that ended a long clean-sheet drought.
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Veteran Midfielder Steps Up
At 36 years and four months old, Jordan Henderson remains the Premier League's oldest player and has quickly become central to Chelsea's midfield. His free transfer from Brentford has seen him form a strong partnership with Moisés Caicedo, providing stability that helped secure a 2-0 result against Everton.
Neto Goals and Early Momentum
Pedro Neto scored both goals, including one 45 seconds into the second half. Chelsea have scored a league-high six goals in the opening seven minutes of first halves this season and three goals inside the first four minutes of second halves. They have also scored first in six league matches.
Stats and Defensive Milestone
Henderson recorded the most passes in the final third with 20, the most touches with 73 and the most accurate passes with 58. The clean sheet marked Chelsea's first in 23 games and came despite the late withdrawal of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez after a collision.
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