5 talking points: Everton 3-1 Chelsea

Chelsea  have started the season with 3 losses in 5 games, the most recent one coming in the 3-1 drubbing at Goodison Park. While Everton have had a relatively much better beginning gathering 8 points from 5 games. There was more spice coming into this game as both teams were embroiled in a very much public transfer saga for defender John Stones.The result will be a welcome one for Roberto Martinez as it gives his team not only 3 points but the win against English champions of last season as a bit of a morale booster for his men. While the same result leaves Jose Mourinho with a lot to ponder as they could end the weekend 11 points from the top of the table a gap that’s already looking unsurmountable as Manchester City look in imperious form.As every game passes, pieces fall into place indicating how the season is going to play out for each team. This one had some takeaways for both sides as well.Here are 5 talking points from Everton’s 3-1 win over Chelsea:

#1 Naismith\'s perfect hattrick

Everton started the game without Steven Naismith but an early injury to Muhamed Besic forced Everton manager Roberto Martinez to replace the Bosnia international with the Scot and it would be a blessing in disguise for the home team. 

The Toffees who were largely happy with conceding possession to Chelsea early on were brought to life by the forward. He wreaked havoc on the Chelsea defence scoring 2 goals in 5 minutes before Nemanja Matic could steal one back for the Blues but it would be their only saving grace on the night.

Naismith, having scored with his head and left foot in the first half, made it three as the game was in its final 20 minutes to score his hattrick. He also scored it with his right foot making it a perfect hattrick.

His splendid performance will surely put him in the mix for selection as Roberto Martinez looks forward towards his next few games after almost having sold the hattrick hero during the recent transfer window.