Cole Palmer stole the spotlight as Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea cruised to a resounding 6-0 victory over Everton.
The young Englishman left his mark on history by becoming the first-ever Chelsea player to score in seven consecutive Premier League appearances at Stamford Bridge, netting an impressive four goals in the process, as reported by Flashscore.
Despite Everton's early push, Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities were on display as Beto squandered a golden opportunity. However, it was Palmer who ignited the game with a sensational 16-minute hat-trick. His first goal showcased his skill and finesse, nutmegging a defender before executing a delightful curling shot from distance. Palmer continued his onslaught with a close-range header and capitalized on a costly error by Jordan Pickford to complete his hat-trick with a sublime long-range effort.
Even with Everton's efforts, they struggled to contain Chelsea’s young forward, who notched up double-digit goals and assists in his debut season. Nicolas Jackson joined the scoring spree with a thunderous half-volley before halftime.
Despite a halftime shake-up from Sean Dyche, Everton failed to gain momentum, with Palmer remaining relentless in his pursuit of goals. He forced Pickford into action before calmly converting a penalty to cap off his outstanding performance.
For Everton, the night was one to forget as Alfie Gilchrist added insult to injury with a sixth goal late in the game. With their last victory at Stamford Bridge dating back to 1994, Everton's relegation woes continue, compounded by recent points deductions. Dyche’s side faces an uphill battle to secure survival in the Premier League.
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