EPL: Palmer makes history with four goals in 20 minutes against Brighton
Cole Palmer delivered a stunning performance, netting four goals in 20 minutes as Chelsea dismantl Brighton in a first half surge at Stamford Bridge.
The 22-year-old became the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League match.
Brighton initially took an early lead, but Palmer equalized with a low finish after exploiting Brighton’s high defensive line.
Seven minutes later, he doubled his tally by converting a penalty won by Jadon Sancho, calmly sending goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen the wrong way.
Chelsea’s Palmer makes EPL history with quadruple against Brighton – Getty image
Palmer completed his hat-trick in style with a sublime 25-yard free-kick, curling it into the top corner despite Verbruggen’s attempt to save.
He added his fourth just before halftime, capitalizing on Sancho’s assist for a dominant Chelsea display.
Brighton’s Carlos Baleba pulled one back, but Palmer’s performance secured Chelsea’s three points in the match.
