Cole Palmer showcased his emergence as a standout performer in the Premier League with a remarkable performance against Everton.
The rising star from Chelsea demonstrated his talent by netting an impressive hat-trick within a span of just 29 minutes in the first half, displaying remarkable efficiency with his scoring prowess.
Following the halftime break, Palmer continued his dominance on the field by adding another goal to his tally, achieving a rare feat as the first Chelsea player since Frank Lampard in 2010 to score four goals in a single match.
This stellar display propelled Palmer’s season total to an astonishing 20 goals in the league, placing him on par with the frontrunner for the Golden Boot, Erling Haaland.
Notably, Palmer and Haaland were former teammates, highlighting the missed opportunity by Manchester City in selling him.
Palmer’s exceptional hat-trick against Everton marked his second consecutive hat-trick in Chelsea’s home games, following his stellar three-goal performance in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United.
At just 21 years old, Palmer has already surpassed the achievements of notable Premier League players such as Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka in terms of hat-tricks, while also matching the accomplishments of esteemed football legends like Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes, and Eden Hazard.
The football community took to social media to shower Palmer with praise for his outstanding performance.
Additionally, Mauricio Pochettino believes that Arteta should be relieved of his duties as Chelsea manager if the club aims to achieve tangible success in the upcoming season.
