Chelsea defeated Everton with a landslide score of 6-0 in the 33rd week of the 2023/2024 Premier League duel, Monday (15/4/2024). Cole Palmer scored four goals in this match, the Blues were too tough.
Playing at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea is certainly more favored than visiting team Everton. Even so, no one expected Everton to play far below their level.
Half a dozen goals were scored by Chelsea. Four of them were scored by Cole Palmer (13′, 18′, 29′, 64′), then the remaining two goals were scored by Nicolas Jackson (44′) and Alfie Gilchrist (90′).
This victory is important for Chelsea to continue trying to improve their position in the temporary Premier League standings.
Chelsea started the match very confidently. Everton had a chance in the 10th minute, but Beto’s first time shot still went high.
In the 13th minute, Chelsea opened the scoring. Palmer’s movement outwits Everton’s defense. The ball was given to Jackson, then returned to Palmer to finish with a curling shot. Goal! Chelsea 1-0 Everton.
In the 18th minute, Chelsea scored the second goal. Palmer again, this time starting with Jackson’s shot which was blocked by Pickford, but the ball turned towards Palmer who was ready to meet it from close range. Goal! Chelsea 2-0 Everton.
In the 29th minute, Palmer recorded a hat trick. Pickford made a fatal blunder, his pass was weak. The ball was stolen by Palmer who continued to run and finished by chipping the ball into the empty net. Goal! Chelsea 3-0 Everton.
44th minute, fourth goal for Chelsea. Palmer threw the ball for Cucurella who then followed it up with a cross. The ball was met by Jackson’s volley. Goal! Chelsea 4-0 Everton.
The match resumed, Everton tried to respond with a number of substitutions. Chelsea again showed dominance. 10 minutes passed quickly.
In the 61st minute, Chelsea was awarded a penalty. Palmer stepped forward as executioner and sent the ball into the bottom right corner. Goal! Chelsea 5-0 Everton.
Winning 5-0 made Chelsea play much more comfortably. Pochettino then responded with a number of substitutions. Everton couldn’t fight back.
In the 90th minute, Chelsea scored the sixth goal. Substitute player, Alfie Gilchrist, welcomed Pickford’s thrown ball. Shot from close range. Goal! Chelsea 6-0 Everton.
Cole Palmer scored four goals in this match. This contribution is enough to prove his performance, he deserves to be called the man of the match.
This young English midfielder fills the space behind the striker very well. Palmer took a total of 5 shot attempts, 4 of which were goals.
Interestingly, Palmer’s movements were very efficient in this match, almost like a striker. He only touched the ball 50 times, only made 27 passes, but proved he could score four goals.
Palmer’s actions and contributions received a perfect 10 report card from Whoscored. He was also selected as man of the match according to the official Premier League voting.
