Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Everton - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - December 16, 2021 Everton's Jordan Pickford and Chelsea's Mason Mount after the match REUTERS/David Klein
(Reuters) - Everton manager Rafa Benitez said Thursday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Chelsea was his most important result at the club since he took over at the end of June.
Everton, who have won just one of their last 11 league games, were missing a host of key players due to injury and illness, with Demarai Gray, Salomon Rondon, Richarlison, Andros Townsend and Dominic Calvert-Lewin all sitting out the game.
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