Cole Palmer breaks three Chelsea records with incredible first-half ...

15 Apr 2024

COLE PALMER broke THREE records with an incredible first-half hat-trick in Chelsea's 6-0 win against Everton.

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The former Manchester City kid needed less than 30 minutes to net a perfect treble against the woeful Toffees at Stamford Bridge, marking his second home hat-trick in as many games after starring in the 4-3 win over Man United.

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Cole Palmer's first-half hat-trick against Everton saw him break two Chelsea recordsCredit: Getty

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Palmer bagged his first, a left footer, after just 13 minutesCredit: Rex

Palmer, who added a fourth goal from the spot on the hour mark, got his first for Chelsea after just 13 minutes as he wrestled the ball from Jarrad Branthwaite before curling home past Jordan Pickford with his left foot.

The England ace then found the net with his head five minutes later as he pounced on Myhkailo Mudryk's deflected shot.

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And with 29 minutes on the clock, Palmer produced his best of the three.

The playmaker intercepted a loose ball from Pickford well outside the box.

As the goalie scrambled to run back to his net, Palmer quickly launched a powerful chip with his right foot that sent the ball over Pickford's head before nestling into the goal.

Palmer's incredible showing delighted Stamford Bridge's supporters, as well as boss Mauricio Pochettino who punched the air with each strike.

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However, his goals held deeper significance on Monday night as they took his season tally to 23.

That's because they also helped Palmer break three records at his new club.

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Firstly, Palmer became the first-ever Chelsea player to score in seven straight games.

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The second record saw him become the first Chelsea player to score over 20 goals in all competitions since Eden Hazard in the 2018/2019 season.

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Palmer's second came in the 18th minute as he headed homeCredit: Reuters

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The ace then chipped Jordan Pickford in the 29th minute with his right footCredit: Getty

And for the third record, Palmer became the first Chelsea player since Diego Costa in the 2014/15 season to score 20 goals or more in all competitions in his debut campaign.

Fans went wild for his amazing accomplishment.

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One said: "At this rate Palmer is winning the Golden Boot."

Another declared: "Bro is on a roll."

One noted: "Perfect hat-trick, what a player."

Another added: "What a special player."

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Eden Hazard was the last Chelsea player to hit over 20 goals in all competitionsCredit: Getty

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Diego Costa was the last Chelsea player to net 20 goals or more in his debut seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor

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Chelsea's evening didn't end with Palmer's goals as Nicolas Jackson made it 4-0 just before the break.

The striker picked Marc Cucurella's cross out of the air with his left leg before pivoting and finding the net with his right.

Chelsea continued to dominate throughout the second half.

And Palmer won a penalty on the hour mark after being fouled by Abdoulaye Doucoure.

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However, farcical scenes followed as Noni Madueke, Jackson and Palmer had a sensational bust-up over who was taking the spot-kick.

Captain Conor Gallagher was forced to get involved as he ripped the ball from Jackson, sending the striker mad.

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But Palmer made sure he was not going to mess up as he netted the penalty for his fourth goal of the night.

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And there were cheers all round as Cobham ace Alfie Gilchrist powered home Chelsea's sixth goal in the 90th minute.

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Nicolas Jackson, who scored Chelsea's fourth, was left fuming as Palmer got take a penaltyCredit: AFP

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He slotted home to make it 23 goals for the season before Alfie Gilchrist netted Chelsea's sixthCredit: Getty
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