Chelsea winger Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick against Hull City, yet his cryptic celebration of putting fingers in his ears remains a talking point. The Portuguese forward has scored 10 goals and provided four assists this season, ranking him second only to Enzo Fernandez and Joao Pedro in goal involvements. Critics point to his 14 goals in 135 games at Wolves, but his £54m Chelsea move has seen him average a goal every 4.7 games. His conversion rate has nearly doubled, from 6.8% to 13.5%, reflecting a shift to higher-quality chances.

Neto's versatility is key, having played as a striker, left winger, wing-back, and number 10, a flexibility praised by manager Liam Rosenior as 'world class' sacrifices. Compared to Eden Hazard, Neto lacks the latter's prolific scoring record but offers different attacking qualities, excelling in ball-carrying and sprints. His future hinges on adapting his role within the team's evolving system.