Toba Owojaiye reporting
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Cole Palmer lit up Stamford Bridge with a sensational performance, etching his name into Premier League history by becoming the first player ever to score four goals before halftime. Chelsea’s clash with Brighton turned into a spectacle as Palmer’s clinical finishing took center stage.
Truth Live News gathered that Brighton initially silenced the home crowd with an early lead, courtesy of Georginio Rutter’s sharp strike. However, Palmer swiftly brought Chelsea level 15 minutes later, igniting what would become an unforgettable first half. The young England international doubled his tally soon after with a coolly converted penalty, sending Stamford Bridge into a frenzy.
But Palmer wasn’t done yet. In a dazzling display of skill, he completed his hat-trick in under 10 minutes with a breathtaking free-kick, leaving Brighton’s defense scrambling. Even though Carlos Baleba managed to pull one back for the visitors, Palmer was unstoppable, adding his fourth just before halftime after being expertly fed through by Jadon Sancho.
While four-goal hauls are rare, the fact Palmer achieved this feat before halftime made it all the more historic. His brilliant free-kick, disallowed goal for offside, and a close encounter with the woodwork could have seen him grab even more, further highlighting the chaos of those action-packed 45 minutes.
Chelsea sealed a thrilling 4-2 victory over a resilient Brighton, propelling them to third place on the Premier League table with 13 points and a +8 goal difference. This marks the Blues’ best start to a season in recent memory, largely thanks to Palmer’s magic touch.