In a thrilling Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a remarkable 4-3 victory over Manchester United, with Cole Palmer emerging as the hero with a sensational hat-trick.
Despite Manchester United’s valiant efforts to mount a comeback after initially going two goals down, it was the cool and composed Cole Palmer who stole the show, scoring twice in two minutes and netting a dramatic winner in added time, much to the delight of the Stamford Bridge faithful.
Palmer’s heroics began in the 100th minute when he calmly converted from the penalty spot to level the scores before finding the back of the net once again moments later to seal the victory for Chelsea.
The defeat dealt a significant blow to Manchester United’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, as they now find themselves 11 points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa with only eight games remaining in the season.
On the other hand, Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea climbed to 10th place in the table, keeping their European aspirations alive with the crucial three points.
The match saw an exhilarating display of attacking football, with a combined total of 47 shots from both teams. Manchester United appeared to be on course for a memorable victory after staging an impressive comeback from 2-0 down to lead 3-2, but Palmer’s late heroics dashed their hopes.
Chelsea took an early lead through captain Conor Gallagher in the fourth minute, before Palmer doubled their advantage with a well-taken penalty in the 19th minute.
However, goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes pulled Manchester United level before halftime, setting the stage for a thrilling second half.
United took the lead through Garnacho in the 67th minute, but Chelsea’s resilience shone through as Palmer’s late heroics secured all three points for the home side.
The match was not without controversy, as a VAR check confirmed a penalty decision in Chelsea’s favor in added time, leading to Palmer’s equalizer before his dramatic winner sealed the victory.
The result leaves Chelsea fans elated and Manchester United reeling, as the Premier League season continues to deliver thrilling encounters and unexpected twists.
