In a dazzling display of football at Stamford Bridge, Cole Palmer propelled Chelsea to a resounding 6-0 victory over Everton with a stunning four-goal performance, including a first-half hat-trick that left fans and critics alike in awe. The match, which unfolded under the floodlights on Monday in the Premier League, solidified Palmer’s reputation as a key player for Chelsea following his transfer from Manchester City.
The 21-year-old attacker showed his versatility and skill by scoring with his left foot, head, and right foot within the first 29 minutes of the game, marking an extraordinary feat of achieving a “perfect” hat-trick. Palmer opened the scoring barrage in the 13th minute with a precise strike from just outside the penalty area. He followed up with a powerful header in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a rebound off Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who had initially parried a shot from Nicolas Jackson.
Palmer’s third goal was a moment of pure brilliance—a spectacular 35-yard lob over Pickford, who had inadvertently gifted him the ball. This goal not only completed his hat-trick but also etched his name in the record books as the first Chelsea player to score in seven consecutive home matches.
Before the halftime whistle, Nicolas Jackson added his name to the scoresheet, making it 4-0 with a clean finish. The onslaught continued in the second half, with Palmer converting a penalty in the 64th minute for his fourth goal of the night. The scoring concluded with Alfie Gilchrist, a substitute, netting his first goal for Chelsea in injury time, rounding off the emphatic win.
This victory was particularly poignant for Chelsea, elevating them to ninth place in the league standings, just one point behind West Ham with two games in hand.
For Everton, however, the defeat extended their recent woes, which were compounded earlier in the day when they lodged an appeal against a two-point deduction for a second breach of the Premier League’s financial rules. This sanction, linked to overspending over a specified three-year period, has left the club teetering above the relegation zone in 16th place.
Cole Palmer’s remarkable achievement on the field overshadowed these off-field troubles, as he matched Manchester City’s Erling Haaland with a total of 20 league goals this season. His performance not only highlighted his critical role in Chelsea’s lineup but also sent a strong message to his former club, Manchester City, about the talent they let go.
As Chelsea fans celebrated the massive win, the spotlight was firmly on Palmer, whose clinical finishing and sharp instincts have made him a burgeoning star in the Premier League. His continued success at Stamford Bridge will be crucial as Chelsea aims to climb higher in the standings and secure a European spot by the end of the season. Meanwhile, Everton faces a tough battle ahead to avoid relegation, a task made all the more difficult by their precarious financial and league positions.
