Pedro Hat-Trick Boosts Chelsea's Champions League Hopes

Chelsea climbed above Liverpool into fifth place in the Premier League following a convincing 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. João Pedro's treble, including two goals before halftime and a 64th-minute strike, gave the Blues a crucial result. The 14-goal striker is now a strong contender for Brazil's World Cup squad.

In other matches, Fulham suffered a 0-1 defeat to West Ham despite starting Sander Berge. Oscar Bobb entered the game after an hour but couldn't prevent Crysencio Summerville's goal. West Ham remains just above the relegation zone with nine matches remaining, while Fulham sits tenth in the table.