Palmer Masterclass Inspires Chelsea to Thrashing
Blues Crush Everton with Six-Goal Extravaganza
Chelsea's Cole Palmer stole the limelight with a prodigious four-goal performance as the Blues demolished a hapless Everton 6-0 in a pulsating Premier League encounter on Monday.
Palmer's virtuoso display leaves Chelsea breathing down the necks of the league's leading pack, while Everton's struggles continue in alarming fashion.
The match burst into life when Palmer opened the scoring in the 15th minute, a deft finish leaving the Everton goalkeeper stranded. Just nine minutes later, Palmer doubled Chelsea's lead with a venomous strike from the edge of the box.
Everton's resistance crumbled completely in the second half. Palmer completed his hat-trick with a sublime volley in the 60th minute, before adding his fourth shortly after. N'Golo Kanté and Mason Mount rounded off the scoring with goals in the 70th and 75th minutes.
Palmer's performance was a reminder of his burgeoning talent, and has further stoked the belief that he can become a world-class player. Chelsea's victory, meanwhile, sends a clear message that they are genuine title contenders this season.
Everton, on the other hand, have now lost six of their last eight league games. They languish in the relegation zone, and the pressure is mounting on manager Frank Lampard.
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