It looked like Everton grabbed the winner when Ramiro Funes Mori scored to make it 3-2 with only stoppage time remaining, but John Terry stole an equaliser late to steal a point for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It was a controversial game from the get-go, but what stood out most from the action packed encounter?
Questionable call by the referee, Lukaku lacking
It was certainly a questionable decision, or lack of it, by the linesman not to rule John Terry offside for his 98th minute equaliser. After Oscar's flick towards him, Terry looked to be ahead of the last defender and scored a crucial goal for Chelsea. While it was certainly a close call, it wasn't the right one.
Romelu Lukaku has been a big part of Everton's season and he is tied with Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy for the most goals of the season so far with 15. However, he was nowhere to be found in this game. He failed to have the impact we are used to seeing from the Belgian. His only major contribution was the aiding in the John Terry own goal that began the scoring in this game. Overall, it was a poor performance by Lukaku.
Fabregas found his form, substitutes make the difference
It took a while - half the season - but Cesc Fabregas is starting to find his form and he is looking the player he was last year. He scored today thanks to a huge deflection that allowed the ball to get past Tim Howard for the first equaliser at 2-2. He also helped create many scoring chances and, along with Diego Costa, gave the Everton backline problems. Costa was able to get behind the defense multiple times, with Fabregas is picking himself up after a horrible start to the season.
A big part to the second half madness was the impact of substitutes from both teams. Everton's Funes Mori scored off a great cross from Gerard Deulofeu, another sub, to give Everton a 3-2 lead and they certainly made their presence felt in the game. Meanwhile the replacement of Oscar for John Obi Mikel seemed to spark Chelsea in attack as Fabregas dropped into his deeper and normal midfield role
This has to be one of the best second halves of the season, as there were six goals scored and a complete lack of disregard for defensive ability - it was all about attack. It was a thrilling match between two good teams and it showed the talent of some of the Premier League's most talented attackers.
