Chelsea 0-0 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops

Hazard in possession of the ball during Chelsea's goalless draw against Everton
Hazard in possession of the ball during Chelsea's goalless draw against Everton

#4 Hit: Gylfi Sigurdsson

Sigurdsson had to defend well out of possession as Chelsea's midfield dictated the game's tempo
Sigurdsson had to defend well out of possession as Chelsea's midfield dictated the game's tempo

The type of display that often goes unnoticed, Gylfi had to remain disciplined and pick his moments when deciding to go forward. Deployed in his preferred number ten role, it was more a test of patience and just how determined he would be as Everton suffered spells without much possession.

But when he did have it at his feet, the Icelandic midfielder utilised it well and should have had an assist after an excellent diagonal through ball pass into Theo Walcott's path.

The Englishman squandered the opportunity after a poor first touch in the box but Sigurdsson, who continued on after Jorginho's harsh foul, excelled defensively.

Four tackles, a game-high four interceptions and a blocked shot too, it's unfortunate that he didn't end on the winning side here.

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