Chelsea achieved a vital 1-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge, with Nicolas Jackson scoring the only goal of the match in the 27th minute. Despite coach Enzo Maresca's emphasis on the importance of winning games by a slim margin, Chelsea struggled to control the match in the latter stages. Everton attempted to disrupt the game but failed to capitalize on their chances, with Chelsea relying on defensive resilience. This win marks Chelsea's fourth consecutive home victory by the same score, essential for their Champions League aspirations.
Chelsea's last four home victories have all been by that same slender scoreline, yet they certainly didn't 'kill the game'. A mixture of luck and last-ditch blocks ultimately afforded the hosts three crucial points in the race for Champions League qualification.
Enzo Maresca stressed the importance of learning to win games 1-0, noting that it's a trait big teams have—a skill they demonstrated during a hotly contested match against Everton.
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