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Jorginho gives Chelsea 1-0 opening win over Everton in EPL

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Chelsea's Jorginho scores his side's opening goal from penalty during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Jorginho's late first-half penalty was enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Everton in the English Premier League on Saturday for the London club's first win at Goodison Park in five visits.

It was far from a convincing performance from Thomas Tuchel's team, though, against an Everton side that was playing without a recognized striker and lost two players to injuries.

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