Mauricio Pochettino ‘so upset’ over Chelsea penalty bust-up despite huge win

Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke each tried to take the ball from appointed penalty-taker Cole Palmer (John Walton/PA)

Cole Palmer’s four-goal haul in Chelsea’s thumping 6-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called “unacceptable” behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty.

The home side were four goals up in the second half when Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke caused the unsavoury scene that left their manager feeling the need to apologise to fans watching the game around the world.