Chelsea secured a crucial 4-1 win over Aston Villa with João Pedro completing a hat-trick. The Brazilian striker scored twice before halftime and added another goal in the 64th minute after Cole Palmer had extended Chelsea's lead. This victory moved Chelsea above Liverpool into fifth place, which would qualify them for the Champions League next season.
Elsewhere, Fulham lost 0-1 to West Ham despite Sander Berge starting and Oscar Bobb coming on. West Ham scored through Crysencio Summerville and remains in the relegation zone, while Fulham sits tenth in the table.