Joao Pedro is aiming to become the first Chelsea striker since Diego Costa to score 20 or more goals in a season. I just try to do my best every match, and hopefully I can keep doing that and get 20 goals this season. "If you come to play for Chelsea, there is pressure every day, every season. Joao Pedro also praised several team-mates, describing winger Alejandro Garnacho – who set up his hat-trick goal – as an "important player" with "great experience". In the Premier League this season, only Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has scored more non‑penalty goals than Joao Pedro's 14.

Source: BBC March 05, 2026 20:39 UTC