UP BLUES.......

An extraordinary Barclays Premier League encounter, including five goals in a frantic 10-minute period in the second half, ended with the Blues running out 6-3 winners on Merseyside.

The tone was set with two Chelsea goals inside the first three minutes, composed finishes from Diego Costa and Branislav Ivanovic.

Kevin Mirallas struck back for the hosts just before half-time but an own goal from Seamus Coleman restored our two-goal advantage midway through the second half. Further goals were then traded: first Steven Naismith, then Nemanja Matic, before Samuel Eto'o made it 4-3 with almost his first touch for the Toffees.

Ramires hit back instantly and the points were sealed as the clock ticked over to 90 minutes courtesy of the brilliant Diego Costa.

Six goals is by two the most chealsea has scored at this ground, and the margin of victory matches our previous record victories at Goodison, 3-0 wins in 1908 and 1956.