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Three Chelsea players were involved in a physical fight before the Blues’ fifth goal against Everton.
The Blues dominated their opponents throughout the match, winning 6-0 and going five up just after an hour of play, which would help keep their European hopes alive.
Cole Palmer stole the show, scoring a first-half hat-trick as Everton crumbled in their fight to remain in the Premier League following two series of points deductions.
The England hopeful also scored in the second half, firing from the spot when Noni Madueke was fouled in the penalty area, although the decision was not without controversy as several Blues players were involved in a brawl. in the countryside.
Palmer eventually took the penalty, but both Madueke and Nicolas Jackson became involved in a dispute that had to be resolved by the likes of Conor Gallagher and Malo Gusto.
Three Chelsea players were involved in a fight on the pitch before Cole Palmer’s penalty against Everton.
Noni Madueke (right) had wanted to take the penalty, with Cole Palmer (centre) being the designated taker.
Captain Conor Gallagher (centre) stepped in to separate the three players before Palmer took the kick.
Initially it appeared that Palmer had been fouled in the area, but referee Paul Tierney signaled for play to continue before Madueke also went down.
Eventually the referee pointed to the spot, which was understood to be for a tackle on Palmer, and it appeared that Madueke, who had attempted to take the penalty Palmer scored against Manchester United a fortnight ago, and Jackson would struggle to take it. penalty when the Blues were already up 4-0.
Sky TV cameras showed the two players arguing as the replay played, but when the cameras returned to the live broadcast, Palmer could be seen with the ball in his hands.
Jackson and Madueke appeared furious with Palmer, who has scored nine of nine penalties in the Premier League this season.
With Gallagher involved, Palmer pushed Jackson as the Blues captain made sure he stayed away and told the striker, who scored Chelsea’s fourth goal, to calm down.
Jackson seemed frustrated that Gallagher had taken the ball from Madueke to Palmer, and received a push from his captain, with the England midfielder also pushing Madueke.
Madueke and Jackson could be seen arguing outside the area, with Jackson throwing his arms out in frustration.
Gallagher shoved both Jackson and Madueke, and Palmer also shoved Jackson before the kick and goal.
Palmer scored his ninth penalty out of nine in the Premier League this season.
“It’s growing,” former Arsenal striker Alan Smith said of the situation on Sky Sports commentary. ‘I’ve never seen anything like it.
“Cole Palmer is the designated receiver and he’s the best at it.”
Madueke also appeared frustrated when he was substituted later in the match and asked his coach Mauricio Pochettino if he could continue despite appearing injured.
Palmer was congratulated by both players upon scoring the penalty and high-fived Jackson when he was substituted about 15 minutes from time.