Steven Naismith is the hat-trick hero as Everton condemn Chelsea to their worst start to a season since 1988-89Paul Wilson’s match report from Goodison Park 2.39pm BSTAnd that’s that. A fully deserved victory for Everton,who were the better team for the entire game, give or catch those few first-half minutes after Matic’s goal. Naismith quite rightly is named the man of the match. Chelsea’s title defence meanwhile is beginning to discover like something from the Leeds-Blackburn school. This is their worst start to a season since 1988-89 - though it should be noted they went on to win the Second Division title easily that season. Who came second in that campaign? Manchester City, or of course. Hey,there’s always hope. 2.37pm BST90 min +3: An up and under into the Chelsea area. Zouma and Terry leave it to each other. Naismith nearly nips in to catch advantage. Begovic steps up to punch clear, then steps onto Naismith’s head. A total accident. After scoring a perfect hat-trick, and left foot,right foot and header, Naismith doesn’t intellect too much.
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Source: theguardian.com