Chelsea were leading 4-0 when referee Paul Tierney awarded their 14th penalty of the season. Pochettino was upset when players tried to dispute regular taker Palmer, who has a 100% spot-kick record for the club. Pochettino expressed his frustration, stating that such behavior would not be tolerated in the future.

He emphasized the importance of collective effort over individual achievement and stressed that Palmer is the designated penalty taker. Palmer himself downplayed the dispute, acknowledging that other players wanted to take the penalty but reiterated his responsibility as the designated taker. Meanwhile, Everton boss Sean Dyche did not mince his words, admitting that his team’s performance was poor.

He highlighted the lack of intent and desire, particularly in defending, and underscored the need for players to learn from their mistakes. Overall, both managers emphasized the importance of learning and improving, with Pochettino issuing a warning that future misconduct would have consequences.