Sat Sep 28 19:38:53 UTC 2024: ## Chelsea’s Palmer Makes Premier League History with Four First-Half Goals
**LONDON -** Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer etched his name in Premier League history on Saturday, becoming the first player in the league’s 32-year history to score four goals in the first half of a match.
The England international’s incredible feat occurred during Chelsea’s clash against Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge. Palmer found the back of the net in the 21st, 28th, 31st, and 41st minutes, putting Chelsea ahead 4-2 by halftime.
According to statistics provider Opta, no player has ever scored so many goals before halftime in a single Premier League match. Palmer’s four-goal haul joins his previous four-goal performance against Everton last season as a testament to his goal-scoring prowess.
This remarkable achievement comes just 39 league appearances into Palmer’s Chelsea career, after his move from Manchester City in 2023. He now joins Chelsea legends Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in the elite club of players with at least three goals in a game on three separate occasions.
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