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Pedro Hat-Trick Lifts Chelsea to CL Spot

March 4, 2026 · NRK

João Pedro scored a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4-1, moving above Liverpool to fifth place and securing Champions League qualification.

Chelsea secured Champions League qualification for next season after João Pedro's hat-trick helped them defeat Aston Villa 4-1. The Brazilian forward scored twice before halftime and completed his treble in the 64th minute, taking his league tally to 14 goals this season and boosting his chances of making Brazil's World Cup squad.

Meanwhile, Fulham's Sander Berge and Oscar Bobb couldn't prevent a 0-1 loss to West Ham, who scored through Crysencio Summerville. West Ham remains in the relegation zone but is level on points with safe Nottingham Forest, while Fulham sits tenth in the table.

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