There are four Premier League matches before Tottenham host Liverpool in the final league game before Christmas on Sunday.
Chelsea knew that a win over Everton would put them one point clear at the top of the table, with the Reds playing at 4.30pm GMT.
In matches that started at the same time as the clash at Goodison Park, Manchester United hosted Bournemouth, Wolves headed to Leicester City and Southampton traveled to Fulham.
101GreatGoals.com has you covered with all today's Premier League results, including goals, key events and table appearances.
Just a quiet guy scoring at Old Trafford 🍒 pic.twitter.com/UnnyCpseIb
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 22, 2024
Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Cherries crush the hosts again
Bournemouth achieved its fourth victory in a series of five matches without defeat, beating Manchester United 3-0 away from home for the second season in a row.
Dean Howison headed the lead in the 30th minute and Justin Kluivert scored a penalty kick in the 61st minute. Two minutes later, Antoine Semenyu added the third goal, lifting Bournemouth to fifth place and leaving United in 13th place.
Back to back 3-0 wins at Old Trafford pic.twitter.com/toY5APo6GP
– AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 22, 2024
Everton vs. Chelsea: The Blues lose the lead
Everton celebrated Friedkin's group takeover this week with a 0-0 draw that left Chelsea one point behind leaders Liverpool with two games less to play.
The visitors dominated possession but the Toffees moved four points clear of the relegation zone with a second goalless draw in a row after drawing with Arsenal eight days earlier.
Leicester vs Wolverhampton: Pereira goes flying
Vitor Pereira made a brilliant start to his tenure at Wolves, with a 3-0 win over Leicester City leaving his side two points behind the fourth-placed Foxes.
Goncalo Guedes, Rodrigo Gomez and Matheus Cunha scored first-half goals and increased the concerns of new Leicester coach Ruud van Nistelrooy after his team lost 4-0 to Newcastle on December 14.
Adama Traore is very close to breaking the deadlock 😲 pic.twitter.com/BwPukKwTv5
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 22, 2024
Fulham vs Southampton: Juric watches Saints
New Southampton manager Ivan Juric was in the stands to see the Saints draw with ninth-placed Fulham 0-0 at Craven Cottage.
Southampton is eight points away from safety after Russell Martin was sacked following a 5-0 defeat at home to Tottenham a week ago.
