In a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea orchestrated a remarkable comeback against Man United, clinching a dramatic 4-3 victory courtesy of two late goals and, eventually, a hat-trick from Cole Palmer.
Despite trailing 2-3, the Blues rallied in the dying moments of the game, stunning the Red Devils and securing a memorable win, Footballrover reports.
Cole Palmer carved his name in Premier League history by becoming the second youngest player ever to score two penalties in a single game, achieving this feat at the age of 21 years and 334 days.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 5, 2024
This accomplishment places him behind Mario Balotelli, who achieved a similar milestone for Manchester City in December 2010 against Aston Villa.
Adding to his accolades, Palmer’s hat-trick-sealing goal, timed at 100:39, marked the latest winning goal on record in a Premier League match since the 2006–2007 season.
Reflecting on the exciting victory, Palmer expressed disbelief at his team’s comeback, describing the match as “madness.”
Despite trailing by two goals, Chelsea’s resilience pulled through, fueling their determination to secure the win, as Palmer highlighted the added motivation provided by the extended stoppage time.
Having proven himself as one of the standout performers of the season, Palmer’s impact goes beyond his goal-scoring prowess, with the youngster also contributing eight assists, the highest among his teammates.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 4, 2024
Looking ahead, Palmer and his Chelsea teammates will now focus on maintaining their momentum as they prepare to face bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
With the Blues currently sitting in 10th place in the Premier League, they will surely aim to climb further up the table, trailing seventh-placed West Ham by just two points with two games in hand.
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