Chelsea coach Maresca defends decision to make Fernandez captain after racist chant
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has defended his decision to give midfielder Enzo Fernandez the captainโs armband for the teamโs opening game of the season despite the Argentina international being filmed singing a racist chant this offseason.
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Everton loses last unbeaten record in unpredictable EPL
Everton was the last side to relinquish its undefeated record in this most unpredictable of seasons, though the 2-0 loss at Southampton didnโt knock Carlo Ancelottiโs side off the top of the standings on Sunday. Playmaker James Rodriguez was quiet and striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin failed to score in a league game for the first time this season. Aston Villa was the other unbeaten team coming into this round but was outclassed in a 3-0 defeat by Leeds on Friday. The win over Everton came on the one-year anniversary of Southampton's 9-0 loss to Leicester. By stooping to head home a cross from fellow substitute Cengiz Under following a rapid counter-attack in the 80th minute, Vardy scored his 11th Premier League goal against Arsenal.