PLAYER RATINGS: Five Everton stars score just 2/10 in 6-0 demolition of Chelsea… as Moises Caicedo flourishes alongside Conor Gallagher

Chelsea produced perhaps their most convincing performance of the season when they beat Everton 6-0 in the Premier League on Monday night.

Star man Cole Palmer continued his stunning breakout campaign with four goals at Stamford Bridge.

Nicolas Jackson and Alfie Gilchrist also got on the scoresheet during a miserable night for the Toffees.

Here, Mail Sports’ Kieran Gill rates both sets of players.

CHELSEA (4-2-3-1)

Djordje Petrovic – 6.5

Had almost nothing to do with Chelsea’s goal as Everton were extremely weak. Could just sit back, relax and enjoy the Cole Palmer show.

Malo Gusto – 7

One of those contributed to a shaky start, but then Palmer’s early strike settled the team’s nerves as Chelsea took complete control of this ‘contest’.

Trevoh Chalobah – 7

Delighted to see the assistant’s flag correctly rule out Beto’s header for offside as Chelsea led 3-0 and overall showed a dominant streak in defence.

Thiago Silva – 7.5

Still going strong at 39, getting heads crossed from Everton and handling Beto’s physical challenge. ‘Oh Thiago Silva,’ the supporters rightly chanted.

Marc Cucurella – 7

Came tirelessly down the left as his cross found Jackson for Chelsea to make it 4-0 before the break and was hardly troublesome defensively.

Moises Caicedo – 8

One of those games where every player for Chelsea performed to the standard expected of him. Interesting to see how he benefited from having Gallagher by his side.

Conor Gallagher – 8

Partner Caicedo in midfield in the absence of Enzo Fernandez and Everton couldn’t live with Chelsea’s overall set-up, with another tireless performance from the captain.

Noni Madueke – 7.5

Good trick down the right against Mykolenko. A bit cheeky of him to get involved in a few shoves with Palmer and Jackson when he wanted to take the penalty.

Cole Palmer – 9.5

Left foot. Right foot. Header. The perfect hat-trick, all scored within 28 minutes. Added his fourth to make it 5-0 by drawing level as Chelsea were awarded their penalty.

Mykhailo Mudryk – 7

Used his speed in the build-up to Chelsea’s second goal to get the ball into the box and is clearly growing in confidence with each start.

Nicolas Jackson – 8.5

Deserved a goal for himself and got it with a lovely take, turn and finish to secure it. But involved in some negative scenes when it came to who takes the penalty.

SUB

Carney Chukwuemeka (for Madueke, 72) – 6

Ben Chilwell (for Mudryk, 80) – N/A

Casare Casadei (for Palmer, 80) – N/A

David Washington (for Jackson, 88) – N/A

Alfie Gilchrist (for Gusto, 88) – N/A

SUBS NOT USED

Marcus Bettinelli

Benoit Badiashile

Tyrique George

Kiano Dyer

MANAGER

Mauricio Pochettino – 8.5

A perfect performance from his side – one in which they avoided any temptation to indulge in self-sabotage – but must name his designated penalty taker.

EVERTON (4-4-1-1)

Jordan Pickford – 2nd

Having already conceded two to Palmer, he then gave him a gift in the attempt to pass out from behind. Hopefully getting his mistakes out of his system before this summer’s EC…

Seamus Coleman – 3rd

Put a little too much mustard on Beto’s cross – sorry – before the Everton captain was substituted at half-time with his side trailing 4-0.

James Tarkowski – 2

Dear me. Hardly the most enjoyable night for Everton’s defenders as they were tormented right up until the end when Gilchrist made it 6-0.

Jarrad Branthwaite – 3

He is being linked with mega-money moves to the biggest and best clubs, but Palmer had his number here, making him in the running for the opening of this attack.

Vitalii Mykolenko – 3

Madueke twisted and turned Mykolenko into a pretzel as Everton struggled from start to finish, hardly ever looking like they were here to compete.

Ashley Young – 2nd

Showed some signs of frustration – such as when he was warned for cynically tripping Gallagher – and one of those who gave a performance that didn’t fit the shirt.

Amadou Onana – 2.5

Could hardly get close to the ball or any of his men throughout the 45 minutes he was on the pitch, with the added embarrassment of being hooked on the break.

James Garner – 2.5

It’s never a good sign when a manager catches both of his midfielders at half-time. It showed how lost the visitors were in the middle of the park as they trailed 4-0.

Dwight McNeil – 2nd

Let’s be honest, Everton offered almost nothing attacking-wise from their wings and McNeil barely had a sniff down the left.

Abdoulaye Doucoure – 2

Anonymous game from Doucoure until he gave Chelsea the chance to make it 5-0 from the penalty spot, hounding Palmer in the box.

Beto – 3

Frustrated with himself when he had the odd chance to score, including when Coleman’s cross flew at him in the six-yard box. It was also 0-0 at the time…

SUB

Nathan Patterson (for Coleman, 45) – 5.5

Michael Keane (for Branthwaite, 57) – 5.5

Jack Harrison (for Onana, 45) – 5.5

Andre Gomes (for Garner, 45) – 5.5

Ben Godfrey (to Patterson, 90) – N/A

SUBS NOT USED

João Virginia

Nathan Patterson

Arnaut Danjuma

Youssef Chermiti

Lewis Warrington

MANAGER

Sean Dyche – 2

Embarrassing night for Everton. They showed no fight against a Chelsea side who we know have shown their vulnerability this season. Night to forget.

JUDGING

Paul Tierney – 6

Everton were furious that he awarded Chelsea a penalty, but let’s be honest, the damage was done long before the hosts made it 5-0.