| Everton | 0-0 (HT 0-0) | Chelsea |
| Bookings: Lampard 43 A Cole 43 Ballack 68 | ||
| Sent off: Terry 35 | ||
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Misfiring Chelsea again missed the chance to go top of the Premier League table as they had captain John Terry sent off at Goodison Park.
In the 35th minute of a physical encounter which lacked quality, Terry was given a straight red card for a reckless studs-up lunge at Leon Osman.
Chances were scarce as Steven Pienaar bundled in from a yard for Everton late on but was ruled to be offside.
The Blues drop their first away points of the season as Liverpool remain top.
Both sides lacked cutting edge with the hosts, without a recognised striker in their 18-man squad, having to rely on midfielder Tim Cahill to lead the line.
Chelsea, with Nicolas Anelka quiet and Joe Cole still struggling for form, failed to maintain their 100% away record and missed out on setting a new mark for consecutive away victories in the top flight.
Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo (Baines 61), Jagielka, Lescott, Neville, Osman, Arteta, Fellaini, Pienaar, Cahill.
Subs Not Used: Nash, Van der Meyde, Rodwell, Jutkiewicz, Gosling, Kissock.
Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Alex, Terry, Ashley Cole, Mikel, Joe Cole (Ivanovic 46), Ballack, Lampard, Deco (Bridge 87), Anelka (Drogba 46).
Subs Not Used: Cudicini, Malouda, Kalou, Belletti.
Sent Off: Terry (35).
Booked: Ashley Cole, Lampard, Ballack.
Att: 35,655
Ref: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire).
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