Ronald Koeman hails Chelsea as title contenders

Everton 3-1 Chelsea PLAYER RATINGS: Super-sub Naismith shines DOMINIC KING AT GOODISON PARK: A Steven Naismith hat-trick consigned Chelsea to their worst start to a league season since 1988, as Everton ran out 3-1 winners at Goodison Park.

Everton Whomp Chelsea Behind Steven Naismith Hat Trick Nine minutes into Everton’s match against Chelsea, Muhamed Besic had to leave because of a hamstring injury. Normally, losing a starter less than ten minutes into the game is a bad thing. But not on this day. On this day Steven Naismith replaced Be Read more ... sic, and promptly did this:

Everton 3-1 Chelsea: Naismith hat-trick piles more pressure on Blues OLIVER HOLT AT GOODISON PARK: Jose Mourinho's worst ever start to a league campaign continued after the defending champions Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Everton.

Are Everton right to reject Chelsea's £38m Stones bid? JOHN STONES DEBATE: Everton's hard-line stance in flatly rejecting every Chelsea bid for John Stones has been both admirable and questionable in equal measure.

Chelsea's £30m bid for John Stones will be TURNED DOWN by Everton TRANSFER COLUMN: Everton are ready to rebuff Chelsea's offer of £30million for Stones. Chelsea are pushing to conclude deals this week for Stones and Augsburg left-back Baba Rahman.

Everton REJECT £25million Chelsea bid for John Stones TRANSFER NEWS COLUMN - SIMON JONES: The England defender was informed of the offer being turned down prior to playing in Everton's friendly 2-0 win over Dundee.

Everton boss Martinez slams Chelsea for unsettling Stones Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been left fuming at what he claimed was a blatant attempt by Chelsea to unsettle young defender John Stones.

Chelsea confident of signing Everton defender John Stones ROB DRAPER IN MONTREAL: Chelsea are confident that they will be able to secure John Stones by the start of the season despite Everton’s rejection of an opening £20m bid.

Everton REJECT £20m offer from Chelsea for John Stones Everton have rejected a £20million bid from Chelsea for England defender John Stones. Jose Mourinho has turned his attentions to the youngster but Everton are determined not to sell.