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Nicolas Jackson and Moises Caicedo appear to continue Chelsea’s bizarre penalty shootout as they are seen arguing at full-time following the win over Everton – after the striker shared words with Mauricio Pochettino during his substitution.

Nicolas Jackson continued Chelsea’s bizarre penalty streak after full-time in their 6-0 win over Everton as he was seen arguing with Moises Caicedo.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side beat the struggling Toffees after an impressive performance, but an embarrassing on-field argument over who should take the penalty overshadowed the victory.

After Jackson and Noni Madueke debated over who should take the penalty in the 64th minute with the score 4-0, Cole Palmer ultimately had to pull back and take the kick himself.

Pochettino remained furious after the match, insisting the situation was “unacceptable” and “so sad”, before confirming four-goal hero Palmer was Chelsea’s designated taker.

However, after the final whistle, Caicedo – who, along with Conor Gallagher, helped calm the initial situation – was spotted in a heated discussion with a furious Jackson.

Nicolas Jackson continued Chelsea’s bizarre penalty streak following the 6-0 win over Everton as he was spotted arguing on the pitch with Blues teammate Moises Caicedo.

Noni Madueke and Jackson had argued over who should take a penalty during the match.

Noni Madueke and Jackson had argued over who should take a penalty during the match.

Conor Gallagher had to intervene to allow Cole Palmer (right) to recover the ball for the spot kick

Conor Gallagher had to intervene to allow Cole Palmer (right) to recover the ball for the spot kick

Palmer eventually held off his teammates to take the penalty, which he duly converted.

Palmer eventually held off his teammates to take the penalty, which he duly converted.

The two appeared to exchange a lot of words, as both stars took umbrage with each other, with fans speculating that Caicedo was criticizing Jackson over his actions.

A video shot from the East Stand at Stamford Bridge and published by The Sun showed Jackson and Caicedo trying to get their point across, before young midfielder Cesare Casadei stepped in to defuse the situation.

Following their heated discussion, both players appeared frustrated as they headed towards the tunnel separately.

The farcical scenes were initially sparked when Madueke grabbed the ball to take the penalty while Palmer was down after being brought down by Abdoulaye Doucoure.

Jackson then attempted to recover the ball from the winger, before Palmer rose to claim his penalty.

However, Madueke was reluctant to give up the ball and hid it behind his back, before Jackson intervened with a last-ditch attempt to steal the penalty, while Palmer pushed past the Senegalese striker.

Gallagher and Caicedo acted as peacemakers, with Palmer eventually slotting the ball past Jordan Pickford.

Jackson had already got on the scoresheet, before being taken off for Deivid Washington in the 88th minute.

However, the striker cut a frustrated figure on the bench as he looked sullen, while Pochettino was also seen in conversation with him.

Speaking after the match, Pochettino publicly stated for the first time that Palmer was now the designated taker and Palmer himself confirmed this status in a post-match interview on NBC Sports.

Caicedo (left) had previously acted as a peacemaker alongside Gallagher to calm the situation.

Caicedo (left) had previously acted as a peacemaker alongside Gallagher to calm the situation.

Jackson looked sullen as he sat on the bench after being taken off after 88 minutes.

Jackson looked sullen as he sat on the bench after being taken off after 88 minutes.

“Everyone wants to score, especially the attackers. It’s nothing, we talked about it, we swept it under the rug,” Palmer began.

“I think it just shows the mentality of the players, they want to take it, but the manager told us, it was ruled out and I’m sure it won’t happen again.”

Asked if he was Chelsea’s first choice to take penalties, Palmer then replied: “Well, I am now, yes.”

Pochettino said in his press conference: “First of all, I want to tell you to clarify that they know, the players know, the staff know, the club knows, that the taker on penalties is Cole Palmer.

‘It’s a shame. I am so, so upset about this situation. We talk in the locker room about the image we’re sending because it’s Monday Night Football and in every country they were watching the game.

“We cannot send this type of image. It’s a shame and I want to apologize to the people of football and our supporters because it is unacceptable.

Pochettino went on to say that Madueke and Jackson would be “missing” if they acted in this way again.

“I told them this was the last time I would accept this type of behavior. They’re all involved in this situation, all out next time,” he told Sky Sports.

Mauricio Pochettino shared a few words with Jackson after his 88th minute substitution

Mauricio Pochettino shared a few words with Jackson after his 88th minute substitution

Blues boss Pochettino was furious after the match and sent a warning to his Chelsea players

‘This is not a joke. It’s impossible after a performance like that.

“This shows that we are in a process in which we are going to learn a lot, we have to change and see more collectively than thinking about individual success.”

Palmer added: “Other players wanted to take him, which was understandable. I am the penalty taker and I wanted to take it.

“We’re just trying to show everyone that we want to take responsibility. Maybe the argument was overblown. We laughed and joked about it.

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