Chelsea Thrash Everton 6-0, Palmer Grabs Four
London, UK - April 15, 2024
Cole Palmer's sensational four-goal haul inspired Chelsea to a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge.
The young English forward opened the scoring within 10 minutes, calmly slotting home after being played through by fellow academy graduate Armando Broja.
Palmer doubled his and Chelsea's tally just before half-time, capitalizing on a defensive error from Everton's Yerry Mina. The second half saw the 20-year-old complete his hat-trick with a brilliant solo effort, gliding past multiple defenders before firing into the bottom corner.
Chelsea's dominance continued, and Palmer added his fourth in the 70th minute, tapping in from close range after a cross from Reece James. Broja got on the scoresheet himself in the 80th minute, finishing off a slick team move involving Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz.
Substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang completed the rout in stoppage time with a composed finish, adding to Chelsea's misery. The victory takes Chelsea up to third in the Premier League table, just three points behind leaders Arsenal.
For Everton, the defeat was their third in a row and leaves them just two points above the relegation zone. Frank Lampard's team will need a significant turnaround in form if they are to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
Chelsea will now turn their attention to the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, while Everton will host Leicester City in their next Premier League fixture.
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