In a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge, Cole Palmer emerged as the hero for Chelsea, scoring a remarkable hat-trick to secure a stunning comeback victory against Manchester United.
The match began with a flurry of goals, as Chelsea’s captain Conor Gallagher opened the scoring early on. Palmer then doubled Chelsea’s lead from the penalty spot after a foul on Marc Cucurella.
However, Manchester United mounted a spirited comeback, with Alejandro Garnacho scoring twice to level the scores. Bruno Fernandes then headed in Diogo Dalot’s cross to put United ahead.
With United seemingly on course for victory, Chelsea staged a dramatic late resurgence. Palmer converted a penalty in the 100th minute to equalize before sealing his hat-trick in the 101st minute with a deflected shot that beat United goalkeeper Andre Onana.
The dramatic late goals sent Stamford Bridge into a frenzy, with Chelsea securing an incredible victory despite having previously surrendered a two-goal lead.
The win showcased Chelsea’s resilience and fighting spirit, while Palmer’s heroics will be remembered as one of the most memorable moments in recent Premier League history.
The result sees Chelsea maintain their pursuit of a top-four finish, while Manchester United will be left to rue missed opportunities as they continue their quest for Champions League qualification.