Pedro Hat-Trick Powers Chelsea Past Villa

Chelsea secured a crucial victory with Pedro finding the net three times. Aston Villa took the lead through Douglas Luiz after just three minutes, but Pedro responded with two goals before halftime. Cole Palmer made it 3-1 early in the second half before Pedro completed his hat-trick in the 64th minute.

The win puts Chelsea on 58 points, one ahead of Liverpool with nine games remaining. Pedro's 14 league goals this season have strengthened his claim for a place in Brazil's World Cup squad. Meanwhile, Fulham lost 0-1 to West Ham with Sander Berge and Oscar Bobb featuring in the defeat.