João Pedro scored a hat‑trick in Chelsea’s 4‑1 win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge, with goals before halftime and a third in the 64th minute. The victory moved Chelsea past Liverpool into fifth place, keeping their European qualification hopes alive.
Meanwhile, Fulham lost 0‑1 to West Ham, with Sander Berge and Oscar Bobb on the losing side. West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville scored the only goal, leaving the club with nine games remaining and level on points with Nottingham Forest. Fulham remain 10th.