Chelsea’s relentless march in the Premier Division continued with a commanding 6–1 victory over Reading at Robin Friday Park, stretching their unbeaten league run to 44 games. Wonderkid Nacho Valera once again stole the show, netting a brilliant hat-trick as the Blues hit six in style.
Valera Hat-Trick Headlines the Show
Valera opened the scoring on 15 minutes with a precise shot into the bottom corner after capitalising on an early defensive lapse. He struck again just two minutes later, finishing from close range to double Chelsea’s lead. Júnior made it three midway through the first half with a deft touch past the keeper, and star midfielder Pelé added a fourth with a composed strike from inside the box just before half-time.
After the break, Scott Crichton curled home a free-kick from just outside the area to make it 5–1 following a Reading consolation penalty from Ali Alperen Dülger. Valera completed his hat-trick with a calm low finish on 72 minutes, sealing yet another convincing performance for the reigning champions.
Unstoppable Form
This latest triumph brings Chelsea’s tally to 104 league goals in 24 matches, underscoring their dominance across the campaign. They sit 20 points clear at the top of the table with 68 points, while second-placed Arsenal trail far behind on 48. The result extends the club’s unbeaten league run to an incredible 44 matches, a stretch dating back to last season.
Valera’s Rising Stardom
At just 19 years old, Nacho Valera continues to dazzle. With 21 goals in 24 appearances, his composure and movement have made him one of Europe’s most feared young forwards. His hat-trick at Reading earned him a perfect 10.0 rating and another Player of the Match award — his seventh of the season.
Looking Ahead
Chelsea’s next fixtures promise to test their mettle as they juggle Premier League duties with the Carabao Cup and Champions League campaigns. But with Valera firing on all cylinders and the squad in imperious form, few would bet against them making it 33 league titles in a row.