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Rosenior hails 'world class' Joao Pedro after hat-trick crushes Villa

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Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro (R) celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League match vs Aston Villa at Villa Park on March 4, 2026. [Darren Staples / AFP]

Liam Rosenior labelled Joao Pedro "world class" after the Brazilian striker's hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Joao Pedro's first Premier League treble lifted Chelsea into fifth place, just three points behind fourth-placed Villa in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League.

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