Chelsea player ratings vs Everton: Perfection from exceptional Cole Palmer as Noni Madueke offers real threat

Cole Palmer had an incredible game, scoring four goals to lead Chelsea to a massive 6-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge.

The 21-year-old now shares the top scorer spot in the Premier League with Erling Haaland. Palmer’s goals came in quick succession early in the match: first, a beautifully curved left-footed shot, then a header just five minutes later, followed by a stunning 35-yard lob with his right foot, all within the first half-hour.

Nicolas Jackson joined the scoring spree with a fantastic touch, turn, and finish near the post to make it four for Chelsea. Palmer completed his hat-trick and added a fourth goal from the penalty spot in the second half, after Conor Gallagher won the ball from a heated argument between Jackson and Noni Madueke. Alfie Gilchrist sealed the victory with a late goal.

This win brings Chelsea within striking distance of European qualification, trailing just one point behind West Ham and three behind Newcastle and Manchester United in the race for European spots.

Player Ratings: Chelsea vs. Everton

Djordje Petrovic – 6

• His kicking was solid, but he struggled to handle crosses into the box.

Malo Gusto – 6

• Made a mistake leading to a corner but managed to recover and put in a decent performance.

Trevoh Chalobah – 6

• Had a tough time dealing with Everton’s set pieces but showed good skills with the ball.

Thiago Silva – 6

• Had both impressive and challenging moments similar to Chalobah.

Marc Cucurella – 7

• Provided a great cross leading to Chelsea’s fourth goal.

Mosies Caicedo – 7

• His aggressive pressing helped Chelsea attack better, bouncing back from a previous poor performance.

Conor Gallagher – 6

• Did the hard work for Chelsea as the stand-in captain.

Noni Madueke – 8

• Started brightly, troubled Everton with his dribbling, and won a penalty.

Cole Palmer – 10

• Scored an amazing hat-trick in just 29 minutes, showing incredible skill and finishing.

Mykhailo Mudryk – 7

• Created chances and his cross contributed to the second goal.

Nicolas Jackson – 8

• Played a role in two of Palmer’s goals and scored a fantastic strike just before halftime.

Substitutes

Carney Chukwuemeka – 6

• Had a quiet performance during his time on the field.

Cesare Casadei – 6

• Similar to Chukwuemeka, didn’t make much impact.

Ben Chilwell – 6

• Slowly getting back into form after returning from injury, provided an assist for Gilchrist’s goal.

Alfie Gilchrist – 8

• Scored his first goal for Chelsea in an impressive manner.

Deivid Washington – N/A

• Didn’t get a chance to play.

Unused subs: Bettinelli, Badiashile, Dyer, George.