Chelsea’s young playmaker, Cole Palmer, has etched his name into Premier League history. In a thrilling match against Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Palmer became the first player in the league’s 32-year history to score four goals in the first half of a game.
Palmer’s incredible goal-scoring spree unfolded over a 20-minute period. He found the back of the net in the 21st, 28th, 31st, and 41st minutes, propelling Chelsea to a 4-2 lead by halftime. According to Opta, the leading football statistics provider, no player had ever achieved such a feat before halftime in a single Premier League match.
This wasn’t Palmer’s first four-goal haul for Chelsea. Last season, he scored four times in a 6-0 victory against Everton, also at Stamford Bridge. This remarkable feat puts him alongside Chelsea legends Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who each achieved the feat of scoring at least three goals in a game on three separate occasions for the Blues.
Remarkably, this impressive display against Brighton came in just Palmer’s 39th league appearance for Chelsea since joining from Manchester City in the 2023 offseason. His performance highlights his immense talent and potential, showcasing the impact he can have on Chelsea’s future success.
