Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke reaction to Cole Palmer penalty speaks volumes about Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke were spotted arguing with one another about a penalty – which Chelsea won against Everton on the hour – before Cole Palmer assumed responsibility, igniting a mass brawl.
The former PSV Eindhoven winger initially picked up the ball to take the spot-kick. The Blues striker, who looked visibly angry, tried to grab the ball from his teammate. Madueke shrugged off Jackson on numerous occasions before Palmer eventually arrived on the scene and took the ball.
The England Under-21 international didn't looked happy at first but, following intervention from Conor Gallagher, he accepted the handover – all while the former Villarreal frontman continued to argue why he should take the kick.
Palmer brushed off Jackson and placed the ball on the penalty spot. As the former Manchester City ace took a few deep breaths and waited for Jordan Pickford to finish his distraction antics, Malo Gutso, Moises Caicedo and Thiago Silva appeared to have a word with a few players to calm tensions.
Chelsea extended their lead over Everton to five, with Palmer netting his fourth of the tie. Less than 10 minutes later, Carney Chukwuemeka replaced Noni Madueke, who headed straight down the tunnel towards the dressing room before eventually later reappearing on the bench.
Nevertheless, speaking on Sky Sports during half-time, Jamie Carragher and Dele Alli analysed Palmer's hat-trick. The former Liverpool defender said: «This lad has been sensational all season. He’s been one of the best players in the Premier League this season. I know it has been a tough season for Chelsea.
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