Chelsea 0-0 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops

#2 Hit: Marcos Alonso

Alonso tussling with Walcott for possession during a busy afternoon's work

It was a busy afternoon for Marcos Alonso, but ultimately one that he performed well in. His tendencies to abandon defensive duties and fly forward were on display as the second-half progressed, with Chelsea probing in search of a late winner.

However, he was still tested defensively and found himself lucky not to receive a booking after a poorly-timed tackle on Walcott in the first-half. Their duels were intriguing to watch: Alonso's one-on-one defending hasn't always been impressive against tricky wingers and if not for better composure from Theo, Everton could have snatched all three points.

However, Walcott's opportunities were limited to the one previously described - teed up by Sigurdsson - and that's to Alonso's credit. Two tackles, an interception and clearance don't really tell the full story, but he was regularly in Walcott's path on the flank and did his utmost to frustrate him.

Forcing a good stop from Pickford after connecting with a sweetly-struck volley, he hit the post after the break from a near improbable angle too. Another clean sheet recorded, Alonso will count himself unlucky not to have got on the scoresheet in what could have been a Chelsea win.