Everton vs Chelsea: Richarlison Scores as The Toffees Secure Vital Win to Boost Survival Chances

• Everton vs Chelsea Premier League meeting ended in a 1-0 win for the Toffees on Sunday afternoon, May 1
• Brazilian forward Richarlison scored the encounter's decisive goal just 56 seconds after the interval
• Everton's win leaves them 18th on the log with 32 points, two points behind Leeds United and Burnley

Everton's hopes to salvage their Premier League status have been boosted after securing a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday, May 1.

Richarlison was the man of the moment for the Toffees as his second-half goal earned his side three vital points at Goodison Park.

Everton went into the clash on a poor run of form that had seen them suffer a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool during their Merseyside derby meeting.

Burnley mounts pressure on Frank Lampard's Everton

Burnley's 2-1 win over Watford earlier on Saturday, April 30, left Everton under increasing pressure.

Two late goals from Jack Cork and Josh Brownhill were enough to secure Burnley a crucial win at Vicarage as they continued their renaissance under temporary manager, Mike Jackson.

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The Clarets' result meant Everton needed a miracle win over Chelsea to stand any chance of mounting a serious challenge for Premier League survival.

Richarlison, Jordan Pickford delivers against Chelsea

Richarlison and Jordan Pickford were undoubtedly the men of the moment for Everton against Chelsea, with the duo playing a central role in the win over the Blues.

While Richarlison scored the match-winner after just 56 seconds into the second half, Pickford produced three vital saves to deny Thomas Tuchel's men goals.

Everton's victory now has them sitting 18th on the log, two points behind Leeds United and Burnley.

Arsenal see off West Ham United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal kept their top-four hopes alive after a hard-fought 2-1 win against West Ham on Sunday, May 1, at the London stadium.

The Gunners took the lead in the 38th minute as Rob Holding rose highest to nod home a Bukayo Saka's corner in what was his first Premier League goal.

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But the Hammers responded just before the break as Jarrod Bowen produced a smart finish past Aaron Ramsdale from Vladimir Coufal's cutback in the 45th minute.

Gabriel's 54th minute goal eventually earned Mikel Arteta's men three important points to keep their Champions League dream alive.