NEW JERSEY — Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass performance on Sunday night, scoring twice and assisting another as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain to win the final of the first expanded FIFA Club World Cup.

Palmer struck two nearly identical left-footed goals from inside the box in the 22nd and 30th minutes, before setting up João Pedro with a brilliant through pass that the Brazilian converted with a chip over Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 43rd.

Chelsea, who dominated the first half at MetLife Stadium, sealed their first global title since 2021.

The 23-year-old Palmer, who joined from Manchester City in 2023, capped off a stellar season with 18 goals.

It was PSG's first loss in the tournament, as the French champions struggled to match Chelsea’s pace and clinical finishing on the night. — Agencies