When Chelsea smashed Everton 6-0 in Monday’s Premier League clash, you’d think the headlines would be all about their stunning comeback form. But nope—it’s the penalty argument that’s stealing the spotlight.
The Blues dominated early, with Cole Palmer netting a first-half hat-trick. Then, chaos: a second-half penalty turned into a teammates-vs-teammates showdown. Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson both lunged for the ball, ignoring Palmer—the usual penalty taker—who was literally on the ground after a tackle. Captain Conor Gallagher had to step in like a referee at a playground scuffle.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino later called the spat ‘unacceptable’—a mood killer for what should’ve been a celebration. Critics are roasting the team’s ‘immaturity,’ comparing it to Marvel heroes fighting over who gets to snap the Infinity Gauntlet.
Sure, Chelsea’s attacking flair was , but this drama proves they’ve still got work to do off the script. As one fan tweeted: ‘Can’t even enjoy a 6-0 win properly? Classic Chelsea.’
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How an ugly penalty-taking spat marred Chelsea's 6-0 rout of Everton
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