Palmer scores four as Chelsea thrash Everton in Premier League

Cole Palmer scored four goals to help Chelsea secure a big win over Everton in a Premier League clash on Monday night.

The game played at Stamford Bridge saw the Blues bag a 6-0 victory over the Toffees.

Palmer’s efforts included a hat-trick inside the first 29 minutes which helped Chelsea stay in control throughout the game.

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Nicolas Jackson and substitute Alfie Gilchrist netted the other two goals for the hosts.

With the victory, Chelsea stretched their Premier League unbeaten run to eight matches.

They sit three points off seventh-placed Manchester United, who currently sit in the Premier League’s last European spot, having played one game fewer.

Everton, who recently received a two-point deduction for a second breach of financial rules, stay 16th, two points above the relegation zone.

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