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Pedro Hat-Trick Lifts Chelsea Into Premier League Top Five

João Pedro scored a hat-trick as Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 4-1, climbing to fifth place in the Premier League.

The Brazilian forward's treke, completed in the 64th minute, moved Chelsea above Liverpool in the standings. Elsewhere, Fulham lost 1-0 to West Ham, with Crysencio Summerville scoring the winner.

Pedro now has 14 league goals this season and could feature in Brazil's World Cup squad. West Ham remains below the relegation zone with nine games remaining.