Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the season continued on Sunday, but the Blues were rather subdued as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at Stamford Bridge
The match was largely a feisty affair, with both sides creating plenty of chances over the course of the 90 minutes. There was no shortage of fouls on either end either, although no player managed to see red. The woodwork saw a fair share of action as well, and there was a growing sense that Chelsea would have to suffice with a draw as the match went on.
That is exactly what happened as luck deserted the hosts, who were increasingly frustrated over the course of the game. Chelsea fans though, had some choice words for referee Kevin Friend, who made some questionable decisions in the match.
Kevin Friend is the worst referee in the Premier League pass it on
— Thomas Stirk (@TomStirk1992) November 11, 2018
How the hell is Bernard still on the pitch for that?! Headbutt to Rudiger and only a yellow plus Rudiger gets booked too? Kevin Friend and his assistants need specsavers! Idiots. #CHEEVE
— Younes H-Hamou (@youneshh) November 11, 2018
#bbcfootball #CHEEVE Kevin Friend aiming for new Premier League record for most clear penalties denied the same player in a game. 3 on Morata so far.
— Kev mcveigh (@kevmcveigh) November 11, 2018
Kevin Friend not a friend of Chelsea, period
— Yasmine Brown (@BrownYasmine) November 11, 2018
Frustrating 1st half brightened only by Alonso's volley & dominated by ineptitude of Kevin Friend & his inability to determine a cynical foul & tactical theatrics. C'mon Chels 2nd half #CheEve
— Steve Palmer (@SteveP37) November 11, 2018
Kevin Friend smiling at the fans booing him at FT, He’s done his job to do all possible to prevent us from winning the game #cfc
— CFC Daily (@CFCDaily) November 11, 2018
Kevin Friend 0-0 Everton#COYB
— Everton Phil (@PhilipPitcher) November 11, 2018
Kevin Friend is no friend of mine. That is all.
— Louis Beneventi (@Louis_Beneventi) November 11, 2018
Meanwhile, Alvaro Morata was also subjected to scrutiny by Chelsea fans owing to a poor display on the day.
That’s about right #CFC #Morata pic.twitter.com/U9InAzLMIY
— Jamie Micklewright (@JMicksy8) November 11, 2018
When I watch Morata and Lukaku playing football. pic.twitter.com/Ha5t0iRo0B
— Tosin Akingba (@venusakingba) November 11, 2018
Recommend Morata spends the international break learning the offside rule.
— Mark Worrall (@gate17marco) November 11, 2018
Morata is a total disappointment..
How many offsides #TotalWaste #Morata @ChelseaFC @AlvaroMorata pic.twitter.com/lG4WYzGw9R— ZaddyHuncho Follow (@DengMendez) November 11, 2018
Chelsea fans right now ???. #CHEEVE Everton Morata pic.twitter.com/68Q8gUzWac
— Real Nick Lee (@RealNickLeeKe) November 11, 2018
Me: build up false hope in morata
-misses sitter-
Me: pic.twitter.com/K541BmZupR
— ▫️ (@Zauvaughn) November 11, 2018
A word on Morata – wasn’t just his performance I was annoyed with today, it was that child like attitude creeping back in, should have been sent off really. Just when he looks to be getting there too, shame.
— Simon Phillips (@SiPhillipsSport) November 11, 2018
I have been watching Chelsea for almost 15yrs, I can't remember more disgusting player than Morata.
— Shakur (@Gunjuzone) November 11, 2018
Morata 29 is a King of Offside#CHEEVE
— Rolantino Abdillah (@RendraRF) November 11, 2018
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker
Morata is not a striker#CHEEVE— Obi Of Africa (@LaBoss_NG) November 11, 2018
After the Palace game last week many were saying ‘Where are the Morata haters now?’ Being critical of a player doesn’t mean you hate them. I want Morata to do well but he does nothing to impress me. Offside a lot, moans, get’s booked, goes down too easy & misses good chances. ??♂️ pic.twitter.com/XZYmFaqly7
— Chris Wright ??????? (@chriswrightzz) November 11, 2018
