Cole Palmer’s historic day at Chelsea ⚽
Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton was more than just a performance. It was a career-defining moment for Cole Palmer. The 22-year-old forward scored all four goals in the first half. This is a feat that has never been done in the history of the Premier League. He hit the woodwork without even conceding a man and Brighton struggled to stop him.
Palmer’s clinical achievements have earned him comparisons with Dutch legends Dennis Bergkamp and Robin van Persie. He was highly praised by Theo Walcott, who admired his technique and praised him as the ‘main character’ of not only Chelsea but also England. Walcott confidently said, “If he continues like this, he will become a Premier League legend.”
Micah Richards echoed the sentiment, saying, “He’s got it all,” pointing out Palmer’s natural movement and football IQ. What about Gary Lineker? Well, he choked up, calling Palmer a “special football player.” But for Palmer, it’s all about staying hungry. He admitted after the game that he could have had more. “I should have eaten 5 or 6 more!”
Break records and make history 📈
Palmer didn’t just help Chelsea win. He inscribed his name in the register.
- He scored the fastest hat trick among Chelsea players in the Premier League (3 goals in 9 minutes and 48 seconds).
- All four goals were scored within 20 minutes. Only Jermain Defoe has scored four goals faster.
- It is Chelsea’s joint record for most Premier League hat-tricks since joining last season.
- Since joining Chelsea, he has a perfect 10-10 record in penalty shoot-outs.
He has also now become the ninth player to score four goals in two or more Premier League games. Talk about getting in!
Chelsea’s secret weapon? “Hunger” by Palmer 🏆
Despite an extensive recruitment drive, Cole Palmer’s £42.5m move from Manchester City may be the best business Chelsea have ever made. Palmer, who scored 22 goals last season, has already scored six goals this season. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised Palmer’s humility and drive. “He is ambitious and hungry,” Maresca said, adding that Palmer could have scored more goals against Brighton.
Palmer’s words tell you everything you need to know about his way of thinking. “I try to play my best every game.”
Tactical chess match between Chelsea and Brighton ♟️
The match itself was high risk, high reward. Maresca’s tactics helped Chelsea beat Brighton, but Palmer’s ruthless finishing made the real difference. A mistake by Chelsea’s defense allowed Brighton to score, but Maresca preferred to look on the positive side. “It was a learning experience,” he said, and his squad adapted well.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler opted for a very high defensive line, a tactic Chelsea utilized to perfection. Despite the risks, Hurzeler acknowledged Palmer’s brilliance and that his team “must learn from these mistakes.”
