US EditionPedro hat-trick sinks Villa as Chelsea climb into top five
- March 4 saw Joao Pedro score his first Premier League hat-trick as Chelsea came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1 and climb into the top five.
- After Douglas Luiz's early goal, Chelsea grew into the game and took control to overturn the deficit, highlighting their urgency for Champions League qualification hopes.
- Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto supplied assists that set up two of Pedro's finishes, demonstrating Chelsea's buildup play, while Emi Martinez's push led to Palmer's goal.
- Chelsea sit fifth with 48 points from 29 games, while Villa remain fourth on 51 from 29, amid Villa's recent form decline and limited wins in their last six matches.
- Pedro's scoring streak positions him as Chelsea's in-form striker with 14 Premier League goals this season and nine goals in his last nine games under Liam Rosenior, Chelsea manager.
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Chelsea FC crushed 1-4 Aston Villa on Wednesday, March 4 at Villa Park, for Premier League Day 29 2025/26, in a game that had João Pedro as a great figure, author of a hat-trick.
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