Chelsea's Willian, right, goes for the ball with Everton's Ashley Williams during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. (AP)
Premier League champions Chelsea eased past a disappointing Everton with goals from Spaniards Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata sealing a 2-0 victory on Sunday.
What looked a tricky fixture on paper turned into a stroll for Antonio Conte's side who have recovered well from a shock opening-day defeat by Burnley.
Morata's header set up Fabregas to give Chelsea the lead in the 27th minute, the former Arsenal player sliding the ball past keeper Jordan Pickford with a deft finish.
Everton offered very little and Chelsea doubled their advantage five minutes before the break when Morata climbed to head home Cesar Azpilicueta's inviting cross.
It was a frustrating afternoon for Everton's Wayne Rooney who wasted one chance and was shown a yellow card.
Chelsea moved into fifth spot with six points.
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