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'We played well with fantastic spirit': Carlo Ancelotti praises his Everton side's display after they secured hard-fought victory over Chelsea

Carlo Ancelotti has heaped praise on on his Everton side following their hard-fought victory over Chelsea.

Chelsea's 17-match unbeaten run was ended by an Edouard Mendy error at Goodison Park as a patched-up Everton side won 1-0 to deny their visitors the chance of going top of the table.

'Really pleased,' Ancelotti said following the game. 'In front of our supporters, we are really happy for them. We played well with fantastic spirit.

Carlo Ancelotti has heaped praise on on his Everton side after their victory over Chelsea
Gylfi Sigurdsson's (right)'s first-half penalty was enough to earn Everton a 1-0 win over Chelsea

'The fans were really strong, we were really pleased. It is really important to have the support.