English Premier League

Cole Palmer Shines in Historic Chelsea Win

Cole Palmer delivered a historic performance in Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton, drawing comparisons to Premier League legends Dennis Bergkamp and Robin van Persie. Notably, Palmer, 22, scored all four goals in the first half becoming the first player in Premier League history to achieve this feat. He also had a goal disallowed and hit the woodwork as Brighton struggled to contain him.

Moreover, former Arsenal star Theo Walcott praised Palmer’s finesse, likening him to Bergkamp and van Persie and called him “the main man” for Chelsea even touting him as a future England star. Palmer’s stats further showcase his brilliance. He set a Chelsea record by scoring the fastest Premier League hat-trick in 9 minutes and 48 seconds and netted all four goals within 20 minutes.

Additionally, he has now tied with club legends Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Frank Lampard for the most Chelsea hat-tricks and converted all 10 consecutive penalty goals for the club. Since the start of the 2023-24 season, Palmer has contributed to 43 Premier League goals more than any other player. Furthermore, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Palmer at Manchester City, highlighted his ambition and humility.

He stressed that Palmer remains hungry for more success. Brighton’s high defensive line along with Chelsea’s tactical adjustments allowed Palmer to thrive and punish their mistakes. Consequently, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler admitted his team’s defensive approach may need reevaluation after Palmer exploited their high-risk style.

Ultimately, Chelsea’s decision to sign Cole Palmer for £42.5m from Manchester City is proving to be one of their best recent moves with the young forward establishing himself as a crucial player for the club.

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