Soccer-Perfect Palmer hits four as Chelsea thrash woeful Everton 6-0

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Everton - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - April 15, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their second goal with Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) -Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes, as his side hammered Everton 6-0 on Monday to maintain their push for a European spot and leave the visitors still hovering above the relegation zone.

The 21-year-old Palmer underlined his England credentials with a classic left foot, header, right foot treble and then added a second-half penalty as Chelsea ran riot.