So what is it to be for Everton? It was the first question that emerged after the final whistle.
Everything felt right at Goodison Park once again. There was life in the Gwladys Street End, where the majority of 2,000 boisterous fans were seated, there was noise in this old venue but, most importantly, there was a performance of which they could be proud.
Frank Lampard might have grumbled afterwards. Chelsea might have had more of the ball. But anything other than a home win would have been unjust.
Everton overcame high-flyers Chelsea at Goodison Park thanks to a Gylfi Sigurdsson penalty
This was one of those occasions that left you feeling this team of Carlo Ancelotti’s are stirring.