Chelsea beat a struggling Everton! However, the convincing win was slightly overshadowed by a scuffle between teammates

Chelsea didn’t allow any complications in the duel with Everton and won comfortably 6: 0. The victory was again directed by Cole Palmer, the English star scored four goals to equal the goal tally of his former teammate Erling Haaland.

Chelsea had a great start to the game. They took the lead in the thirteenth minute when Cole Palmer scored as usual. The England international took advantage of a pass from Nicolas Jackson and shot to the back post, giving the visiting goalkeeper no chance.

Five minutes later, Chelsea’s top scorer added another goal. The Senegalese striker’s shot was still parried by Jordan Pickford, but the deflected ball was found by Cole Palmer to increase his team’s lead.

The twenty-one year old completed his hat-trick in the 29th minute, after a misplaced ball from the visiting team. This time he hit with his right foot, which is not quite usual in his case.

In the 44th minute, the aforementioned Jackson scored the fourth goal of the match. The Blues’ second top scorer was perfectly positioned in the penalty area and headed his shot to the right post. It was definitely the best half under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Chelsea continued their activity after the change of sides. In the 64th minute, Palmer scored his 20th goal of the current season from a penalty kick. However, the penalty was preceded by a scuffle between teammates, which slightly marred the home side’s triumph.

In the last minute of regulation time, substitute Alfie Gilchrist made the score 6-0.The 20-year-old right-back made his first ever professional appearance, earning a huge applause from the packed Stamford Bridge crowd.

Chelsea moved closer to the European Cups again with a convincing win, while Everton remain just two points above the relegation zone. In addition, they face a crucial game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Source: Premier League