Stamford Bridge, London – Chelsea delivered a sensational performance on Monday night, crushing Everton 6-0 in a match dominated by Cole Palmer’s historic four-goal display. The 21-year-old starlet completed a perfect hat-trick within just 29 minutes before adding a fourth from the penalty spot in the second half, further cementing his status as one of the Premier League’s standout performers this season.
Cole Palmer Shines Bright
Palmer opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a well-taken left-footed finish, quickly followed by a headed goal in the 18th minute. He then showcased his brilliance by lobbing Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford from long range to complete his perfect hat-trick before the half-hour mark. Palmer later calmly converted a penalty, bringing his league tally to 20 goals — putting him level with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot.
Goals Flow Freely for Chelsea
The Blues continued to pile on the pressure. Nicolas Jackson added a fourth goal just before halftime, and academy graduate Alfie Gilchrist capped off the night with his first senior goal in stoppage time. The victory reignited Chelsea’s hopes for a late push towards European qualification next season.
Penalty Drama
The only blemish on an otherwise perfect evening came when teammates Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson squabbled over who would take the second-half penalty. Manager Mauricio Pochettino later criticized the scene, emphasizing the importance of unity and discipline within the squad. Ultimately, Palmer took and scored the spot-kick to complete his remarkable night.
Trouble Deepens for Everton
For Everton, it was a disastrous outing. Already grappling with a points deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules, Sean Dyche’s side now find themselves perilously close to the relegation zone, sitting just above the drop in 16th place.
What\’s Next?
Chelsea will look to build on this momentum as they continue their late-season surge, while Everton faces an urgent fight for survival with just a few games remaining.
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