Cole Palmer's Historic Four-Goal First Half Powers Chelsea to Victory Over Brighton
Chelsea fans witnessed an extraordinary performance by Cole Palmer, as he etched his name into Premier League history by becoming the first player to score four goals in the first half of a match. Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge was largely thanks to Palmer’s 10-minute hat-trick, which stunned both sides of the crowd and secured the Blues’ fourth consecutive victory.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Chelsea, though. Brighton started brightly, with Georginio Rutter capitalizing on a mistake by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez, heading the visitors into an early lead. Brighton fans, who had been eagerly awaiting this fixture given the history between the clubs, were elated as they saw their team momentarily take control. However, that joy would be short-lived, as Palmer's incredible form quickly flipped the match on its head.
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Palmer, signed from Manchester City, showed why Chelsea paid a hefty price for his talents. After hitting the post early in the game and having another effort disallowed for offside, he was quick to seize a chance from a poor back pass by Brighton’s Adam Webster. Nicolas Jackson assisted him to equalize, and from there, Palmer’s performance only got better. He scored his second from the penalty spot after a foul on Jadon Sancho, and then completed his hat-trick with a stunning free-kick that left Brighton’s goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen with no chance.
Brighton’s high defensive line, a gamble by their manager Fabian Hürzeler, was brutally exposed by Chelsea’s pace. Despite a second-half resurgence by Brighton, including a goal by Carlos Baleba after another mistake from Sánchez, Palmer completed his fourth goal before halftime, putting the game out of reach for the visitors.
Brighton pushed for a penalty early in the second half, but their appeals were waved away, leaving Chelsea to enjoy their day in the sun. Chelsea’s dominance was clear, though Brighton did have moments of promise. Ultimately, Palmer's contribution was too much to overcome, and Chelsea rose into the top four of the Premier League standings. For Chelsea fans, Palmer’s performance promises a bright future as the club looks to build on their impressive form under manager Enzo Maresca.
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