Palmer makes Premier League history with 4-goal haul in first half for Chelsea
Chelsea's Cole Palmer (centre) celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game with team-mates during a British Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Brighton at Stamford Bridge, London, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Bradley Collyer]
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has become the first player in the 32-year history of the Premier League to score four goals in the first half of a match. The England international’s flurry of goals came in a 20-minute span in Chelsea’s 4-2 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Palmer scored in the 21st, 28th, 31st and 41st minutes. Opta provides statistics to the Premier League and says no player has ever scored so many goals before halftime in a single match. Palmer also had a four-goal haul for Chelsea last season at home to Everton in a 6-0 win in April.
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Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his side's 3rd goal during a British Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Brighton at Stamford Bridge, London, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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