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title: "Everton player ratings v Chelsea: Mykolenko impresses but Barry rues missed chances"
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published: "2026-10-18T06:15:25Z"
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# Everton player ratings v Chelsea: Mykolenko impresses but Barry rues missed chances

[**Everton**](https://readeverton.com/) **suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season as Pedro Neto’s second-half double earned Chelsea a 2-0 victory at the Hill Dickinson.**

David Moyes’ side competed well before the interval but conceded just 43 seconds after the restart and never properly recovered.

Here are our Everton player ratings.

## Everton player ratings v Chelsea

**Jordan Pickford – 5**

Made several useful saves, but will be disappointed Neto’s opener found a way past him at the near post.

**Ainsley Maitland-Niles – 5**

Had a difficult afternoon against Jorrel Hato and was beaten on the outside in the build-up to the opening goal. Replaced soon afterwards.

**James Tarkowski – 6**

Relished the physical nature of the first half and produced a generally solid display at the heart of the defence.

**Jarrad Branthwaite – 6**

Made some important interventions and was typically composed. Involved in the second-half collision which left Emi Martinez requiring lengthy treatment.

**Vitali Mykolenko – 7**

Everton’s best performer on his return to the side. Defended with assurance and created a good opening for Barry with an excellent delivery.

**James Garner – 6**

Worked hard and helped Everton compete in midfield. Could consider himself unfortunate that Morgan Rogers escaped a second yellow for a challenge on him.

**Harrison Armstrong – 7**

Another encouraging display. Competitive in midfield and produced an excellent goal-line clearance to deny Maxence Lacroix shortly before half-time.

**Merlin Rohl – 6**

Forced an early save from Martinez and later made a good block to deny Rogers. Plenty of effort without enough end product.

**Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 5**

Struggled to impose himself as the game developed and Everton needed more from him in possession after falling behind.

**Jack Grealish – 6**

Forced Martinez into a good first-half save and created a clear headed opportunity for Barry. Influence diminished after the break.

**Thierno Barry – 5**

Had Everton’s best opportunities and failed to make either count. Headed straight at Martinez when unmarked before failing to convert Mykolenko’s delivery later in the half.

### Substitutes

**Tyrique George – 5**

Introduced after 55 minutes but could not give Everton the attacking spark they needed.

**Christian Norgaard – 5**

A late replacement for Armstrong and picked up a booking.

**Brennan Johnson – 5**

Given only the closing stages and had little opportunity to influence the game.

Everton had enough good individual performances to compete before half-time, with Mykolenko and Armstrong particularly effective.

The difference was at either end. Barry could not punish Chelsea when Everton had their chances, while Neto did when his opportunities arrived.

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