'Embarrassment' - National media saying same thing as ‘unnecessary’ incident overshadows Chelsea win

Chelsea kept their hopes of European football alive on Monday night with a rampant 6-0 thrashing of Everton. Cole Palmer continued to be the starman at Stamford Bridge with his second hat-trick in three games.

The 21-year-old scored four times against the Toffees — including three in 16 first-half minutes — to join Erling Haaland as the Premier League's top-scorer with 20.

Nicolas Jackson scored one of his best goals since his summer move from Villareal before Alfie Gilchrist added a sixth late on with his first senior goal for the club.

The victory leaves Chelsea ninth in the Premier League table, only three points behind Newcastle in sixth. Depending on how the UEFA coefficient rankings play out this season, eighth place could offer European football.

Mauricio Pochettino's side still have to face Arsenal, Aston Villa, Tottenham, West Ham and Brighton in the league and remain in the hat to win the FA Cup. Monday night's win means the Blues are now unbeaten in eight league games meaning confidence is starting to flow again at Cobham.

Despite the thrashing of Everton, there was a moment involving Noni Madueke, Jackson and Palmer when Chelsea were awarded a penalty in the second half.

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With that being said, here's a look at how the national media have reacted to the west Londoners' biggest win of the season.

Thom Gibbs, of The Telegraph, wrote: «You would usually call this a good season for penalties at Chelsea. After Monday night’s thumping of Everton, Mauricio Pochettino’s team have been awarded 14 and scored 12. Cole Palmer has taken nine