By Clare Lovell LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

Chelsea beat Everton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to boost their hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. MORE — Full match replay Nicolas Jackson fired home in the first half to seal the win,

Chelsea climbed into the Champions League qualification positions by beating Everton 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to Nicolas Jackson's first-half goal. Jackson scored from just outside the area in the 27th minute to secure back-to-back victories for Chelsea,