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Pedro Hat-Trick Powers Chelsea Past Villa

João Pedro scored a hat-trick as Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 4-1, moving ahead of Liverpool into fifth place in the Premier League.

Chelsea moved past Liverpool into fifth place in the Premier League after João Pedro's hat-trick helped secure a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. Pedro scored twice before halftime and completed his treble in the 64th minute, taking his league tally to 14 goals this season.

Meanwhile, Fulham's Sander Berge and Oscar Bobb suffered a 0-1 defeat to West Ham. The result leaves West Ham on equal points with safe Nottingham Forest while Fulham sits in 10th place. Pedro's strong performance could see him included in Brazil's World Cup squad.