Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea suffered a 'freak result' after Everton stunned the title-chasers by snatching a draw at Stamford Bridge and insists his side were in total control... but admits their dip in form is 'strange'

Thomas Tuchel bemoaned a 'freak result' as Chelsea wasted a hatful of chances to slip to a 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton.

Jarrad Branthwaite poked home Anthony Gordon's free-kick to stun an otherwise-dominant but highly profligate Chelsea, who had moved ahead through Mason Mount.

The Blues spurned a glut of gilt-edged opportunities to slip four points behind leaders Manchester City in the Premier League title race, and have now picked up just 12 points in seven top-flight matches.

Thomas Tuchel said Chelsea suffered a 'freak result' after they were held 1-1 by Everton

Asked if Chelsea find themselves in a blip or a rut, Tuchel replied: 'I would be more concerned if we were totally out of form and always conceding the first goal and struggling to come back.