Chelsea’s Cole Palmer put on an absolute show at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in the first half to guide his team to a thrilling 4-2 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion in a Premier League clash. The match was a rollercoaster ride of goals, missed chances, and defensive mishaps, making it a captivating spectacle for the fans.
Palmer’s scoring spree began with a stunning long-range free-kick that left the Brighton goalkeeper with no chance. He followed that up with a penalty, and then completed his hat-trick with a composed finish. The 22-year-old became the first player in Premier League history to score four goals in the first half of a match.
Brighton, despite conceding early, displayed resilience and fought back. Georginio Rutter gave them the lead in the seventh minute before Carlos Baleba pulled one back after a second error from Chelsea’s goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez. However, Palmer’s fourth goal, set up by Jadon Sancho, effectively sealed the win for Chelsea.
The second half saw Palmer miss an opportunity to add a fifth goal, but the damage had already been done. Chelsea’s victory propelled them to third place in the table, while Brighton’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end.
This match was just one of the exciting Premier League fixtures this weekend. Arsenal secured a dramatic win over Leicester thanks to two stoppage-time goals, while Everton finally earned their first win of the season with a comeback victory over Crystal Palace.
