Cole Palmer has set a new record in the English Premier League (EPL) by becoming the first player to score four goals before halftime.
The English youngster achieved this feat as Chelsea thrashed Brighton & Hove Albion 4-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Brighton took the lead at Stamford Bridge, but Palmer leveled the score 15 minutes after Georginio Rutter’s opening goal.
The England international quickly added a second goal from the penalty spot before completing his hat-trick in just nine minutes and 48 seconds with a brilliant free kick.
Carlos Baleba responded for Brighton, but Palmer found the net again before the half ended, finishing off a pass from Jadon Sancho to cap off an extraordinary performance.
Maresca’s side now moves up to 3rd in the Premier League table with 14 points from 6 matches.
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Story by: Gabriel Tecco Mensah | univers.ug.edu.gh
