April 4th 2024.
In an exhilarating match on Thursday night, Cole Palmer delivered a stunning performance, scoring a hat-trick to secure a 4-3 victory for Chelsea against Manchester United. The game had a dramatic start as Conor Gallagher and a penalty by Palmer gave Chelsea an early lead at Stamford Bridge. However, Manchester United made a remarkable comeback with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes before half-time.
The Argentine forward seemed to have sealed the win for Manchester United with a header from Antony's incredible assist, but Chelsea was given a late penalty in stoppage time. Palmer stepped up once again and scored, salvaging a point for his team. And just 82 seconds later, he struck again, securing all three points for the home side. It was a wild game, one that will go down in Premier League history.
Here are four things we learned from this epic encounter. First, Chelsea showed resilience as they lost their early lead but managed to find their footing again and come out with a win. Second, the result was a huge relief for Mauricio Pochettino, as a loss would have put his job in jeopardy. Third, this kind of victory can be a great motivation for Chelsea as they face Sheffield United on Sunday. And finally, Cole Palmer set a new Premier League record with his hat-trick and late winner.
After the game, Palmer shared his thoughts with TNT Sports, saying, "When the eight minutes got added on, it gave us a lift - madness. We need to try to win as many games as possible. To win like that, there is nothing better. We thought when we scored the second goal, the fans lifted us, and I saw the gaffer say there were two minutes left, and thankfully I scored. You know I have taken many penalties, I am not going to miss a penalty, touch wood. To score on the last minute is crazy."
Antony, who was initially a surprise inclusion in the starting line-up for Manchester United, proved his worth with a strong performance. He gave away a penalty early on, allowing Chelsea to double their lead, but he continued to work hard and eventually provided a sublime assist for Garnacho's goal. It was only his second assist of the season, but it was worth the wait.
United's injury crisis also worsened during the game, with Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans both forced off due to injuries. This left Willy Kambwala and Harry Maguire as the only available center-backs for Pochettino, raising concerns about the medical team's handling of the players this season.
In other news, Mikel Arteta expressed surprise at the ill discipline of one of his players, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man City are in the title race, Martin Keown praised an Arsenal star, and William Gallas criticized Pochettino's decision to play a Chelsea player out of position. Stay tuned for more Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis. Sign up now to receive updates. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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