Cole Palmer makes key Chelsea admission after stunning Everton hat-trick

Chelsea's four-goal hero Cole Palmer couldn't hide his delight after another hat-trick in the Premier League. He celebrated consecutive home trebles by netting four times in his side's 6-0 obliteration of Everton on Monday.

The Blues sensation, a graduate of Manchester City's academy, opened the scoring with a stunning solo effort rendering Everton's defence helpless. He added to his tally with a header, scored a again by capitalising on a mishap from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and then slotted home a second-half penalty.

His goals were complemented by strikes from Nicolas Jackson and Alfie Gilchrist, reducing the Toffees to mere spectators on a bad night for Sean Dyche's men.

This impressive performance marks Palmer's second successive home hat-trick, following his trio of goals against Manchester United earlier this month. Speaking to Chelsea's official site, a grinning Palmer admitted his side needed it after a frustrating past few results.: «To make the decision to come to Chelsea was a big one for me and my family, but I just wanted to play football. I'm thankful to Chelsea for the opportunity and I'm buzzing.»

«We started well and to score a hat-trick, I'm buzzing. I think the team needed that after last Sunday and some previous games. We did well tonight. It was a great game for the team and me.»

Still vibrating with excitement, Palmer added: «I think my first one was my favourite.»

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«My right-footed goal was a bit of a swinger, but my first one was probably my favourite. As an attacker, you always want to help the team with