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Everton 3-1 Chelsea: Naismith hat trick piles misery on Mourinho

Steven Naismith's hat trick lifted Everton to a 3-1 Premier League win over Chelsea and inflicted more misery on Jose Mourinho.

Steven Naismith was Everton's hat-trick hero against Chelsea on Saturday as the home side beat the beleaguered Premier League champions 3-1 at Goodison Park.

Scotland forward Naismith made the difference as an early first-half substitute as he inspired Everton and condemned Jose Mourinho's side to a third defeat of what is fast becoming a disastrous title defense.

Naismith scored twice in quick succession after coming on for the injured Muhamed Besic, and while Nemanja Matic's fine strike halved the deficit before halftime, Chelsea was unable to find an equalizer before the former Rangers man completed his treble eight minutes from time.