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Pedro's hat-trick powers Chelsea past Villa to 5th

João Pedro netted a hat‑trick in Chelsea's 4‑1 victory over Aston Villa, pushing the club into fifth place and a European berth.

João Pedro scored a hat‑trick as Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 4‑1, with goals before half‑time and a late strike in the 64th minute. The win moves the club into fifth place, ahead of Liverpool, and secures a spot in next season’s European competition. Meanwhile, West Ham edged Fulham 1‑0, with Crysencio Summerville scoring the only goal, leaving the Gunners in a precarious position with nine games left.