Joao Pedro hat-trick helps Chelsea close gap on fourth-placed Villa to three points

Cole Palmer also scored on a memorable night for the Blues, who showed spirit to come from behind after Douglas Luiz's opener

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior (left) and Joao Pedro embrace as he is substituted after his hat-trick. Pic: Jacob King/PA

Joao Pedro scored a hat-trick as Chelsea boosted their Champions League qualification hopes with a handsome 4-1 win at Aston Villa.

Pedro's first Premier League treble saw Liam Rosenior's side climb into the top five and move just three points behind a faltering Villa side in fourth.