A penalty spat involving his teammates overshadowed Cole Palmer’s exceptional performance in Chelsea’s 6-0 win against Everton. Palmer, who scored a hat-trick, faced disagreement from fellow players Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson over who should take a penalty kick.
Despite the dispute, Palmer asserted his authority as the designated penalty taker and successfully converted the penalty. Manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed disappointment in the incident, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility within the team.
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He warned that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future. The controversy marred an otherwise outstanding victory for Chelsea.
