Sat Sep 28 17:59:00 UTC 2024: ## Chelsea’s Cole Palmer Makes Premier League History with Four First-Half Goals
**LONDON -** Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has etched his name into the Premier League record books, becoming the first player in the league’s 32-year history to score four goals in the first half of a single match.
The 21-year-old England international achieved this remarkable feat during Saturday’s clash against Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge. Palmer’s goals, scored in the 21st, 28th, 31st, and 41st minutes, propelled Chelsea to a 4-2 lead at halftime.
According to Opta, the leading football statistics provider, no player has ever previously managed to score this many goals before halftime in a single Premier League match. This extraordinary display follows Palmer’s four-goal haul for Chelsea last season against Everton in a 6-0 win.
Palmer, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in the 2023 offseason, has now scored at least three goals in a game three times for Chelsea, putting him in the company of club legends Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
The game against Brighton was only Palmer’s 39th Premier League appearance for Chelsea, highlighting the impact he has made in a relatively short period. His historic performance will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most remarkable displays in Premier League history.
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