Doucoure and Dobbin fire Everton to victory against Chelsea as Fulham hammer West Ham

After their home victory over Newcastle four days ago, Everton took the scalp of another of the Premier League's big guns as they beat Chelsea 2-0 at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Goals from Abdoulaye Doucoure early in the second half and substitute Lewis Dobbin mean Sean Dyche’s side moved four points clear of the relegation zone despite their 10-point deduction for breaching financial regulations last month.

Since landing in the bottom three after the punishment by an independent commission, they have taken nine points from a possible 12.

Dobbin's goal in added time was his first Premier League strike and the defeat means Chelsea, who have spent around $1 billion on players in the last three transfer windows, have now won just twice in eight league games.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side had 71 per cent possession but were punished twice on the break after their attacks broke down.

The first counter-attack led to Doucoure scoring for the third time in five games as he converted a rebound in the 54th after Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a shot saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Another breakaway then saw Dobbin add the second in the second minute of stoppage time.

One downside for the hosts was fifth yellow cards of the season for defender Jarrad Branthwaite and midfielder Idrissa Gueye. The pair will be suspended for the trip to strugglers Burnley.

The loss of the former – excellent again in his partnership with James Tarkowski – will be a particular blow as Dyche is not blessed with centre-back options.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the match about Doucoure, Dyche said: "He's been a credit since I walked in. He has accepted everything I have asked of him and more. He's put endless miles on the clock. He is a credit to the