Pochettino Expresses Frustration with Jackson and Madueke Over Penalty Disagreement

Chelsea, trailing three points behind sixth place, held a commanding 4-0 lead when the penalty was awarded. Despite some dispute, Cole Palmer, who had already netted a hat-trick, stepped up to convert it, adding to his impressive tally of 20 goals and nine assists in the league this season.

Acknowledging the disagreement over the penalty, Palmer remarked, "Other players wanted to take it, which is understandable. I am the designated penalty taker and wanted to step up. We're simply showing our willingness to take responsibility. Perhaps the argument got a bit heated, but we were all laughing and joking about it."

Pochettino assured that the incident would not affect his selection for the upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. "It doesn't work like this," he emphasized. "They are young and still learning. It's like being in school; they need to understand when they've made a mistake and learn from it. If they don't, then yes, we will have to take some action."

Meanwhile, Everton, currently facing a points deduction appeal for breaching profit and sustainability regulations, find themselves just two points above the relegation zone following a dismal defensive performance. Manager Sean Dyche expressed his disappointment, stating, "Defensively, we were nowhere near our usual standards. It was a dreadful night. I told them at halftime, it was miles below what we expect."