Chelsea beat Everton 2-0, Martinez stretchered off

Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 on October 17, 2026, at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Pedro Neto scored within a minute of the second half and again in the 90th minute after a free-kick rebound. The win ended Everton's unbeaten Premier League start and gave Chelsea their first clean sheet in 23 league games, moving them to 13 points in the top four. In the second half Martinez rushed out to punch an Everton free kick and collided head-to-head with Jarrad Branthwaite. He received on-pitch treatment and oxygen for roughly 8 to 10 minutes, was stretchered off giving a thumbs-up, and was replaced in the 75th minute by Mike Penders, 21, on his Premier League debut. Chelsea said Martinez cannot continue due to injury and is replaced by Penders, who makes his Premier League debut. Xabi Alonso said Martinez was conscious leaving the stadium and taken to hospital for precautionary tests, and said for now we need to wait. Neto said they were really pleased, shame for Emi but we wish you all the best, and this win is for him. CONTESTED: Sources place the collision around the 65th or 67th minute and treatment at roughly 8 or 10 minutes. No dispute on the 2-0 result, Neto's brace, the stretcher, or hospital transfer. Detailed medical findings were not in available reports after the match.