EPL: Chelsea's Palmer Makes Premier League History with Four-Goal First Half

Cole Palmer Scores 4 in Chelsea Win

Brighton drops to eighth place with nine points from six matches...

Chelsea beats Brighton 4-2 as Cole Palmer makes Premier League history with four goals in the first half, securing a thrilling win at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea secured a 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge today, with Cole Palmer making history as the first Premier League player to score four goals in the first half of a match. Palmer's incredible performance included a penalty, a free kick, and two strikes from close range, showcasing his exceptional skill and goal-scoring ability.

The match got off to a rocky start for Chelsea, with Brighton's Georginio Rutter scoring in the seventh minute. However, Palmer's scoring spree began in the 21st minute, and he went on to net three more goals before halftime, securing a 4-2 lead for the Blues.

Palmer's exceptional performance included hitting the post, having a goal ruled out for offside, and scoring a 10-minute hat-trick. His goals came from Nicolas Jackson's pass, a penalty after Jadon Sancho was fouled, and a brilliant 25-yard free kick into the top corner.

Chelsea's win moves them to third place in the Premier League table with 13 points from six matches, just one point behind leaders Manchester City. Brighton, on the other hand, drops to eighth place with nine points from six matches.

Chelsea's attacking prowess was on full display, but Brighton's persistence with their high defensive line strategy despite conceding identical chances was puzzling.

Palmer's impressive display earned him a perfect 10 rating from 90min, with the publication praising his “goodness gracious me” performance. This victory marks Chelsea's fourth win from their opening six league matches, with the team now leading the division in goals scored this term.

Match Highlights:

Palmer's Hat-Trick: Three goals in 10 minutes sealed the win

Stunning Free Kick: Palmer's 25-yard strike into the top corner

Sancho's Impact: Provided assists for Palmer's third and fourth goals

Brighton's Errors: Robert Sanchez's mistakes led to Chelsea goals

Post-Match Analysis:

Chelsea's attacking flair proved decisive, while Brighton's tactics raised questions. Young manager Fabian Hurzeler suffered his first defeat, highlighting areas for improvement.