Cole Palmer scored a remarkable hat-trick as Chelsea secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, with two goals coming in stoppage time.
United appeared to have secured the win when Noni Madueke was fouled by Diogo Dalot in the seventh minute of added time, leading to Palmer converting the penalty to level the score at 3-3.
In a stunning turn of events, Palmer then found space in the box and fired a shot past Andre Onana with virtually the final kick of the game, with a slight deflection off Scott McTominay helping the ball into the net.
Cole’s second penalty of the evening dispatched with effortless ease. 🔥#CFC | #CheMun pic.twitter.com/EOIfcaUFkL
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 5, 2024
Chelsea had taken an early 2-0 lead through Conor Gallagher and Palmer, both goals coming from penalties within the first 20 minutes. However, United fought back with Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes scoring to level the score before half-time.
Garnacho’s second goal in the second half seemed to have sealed the win for United, but Palmer’s late heroics secured an incredible victory for Chelsea in a pulsating encounter.
Pitchside scenes at the Shed End. 🔊👊#CFC | #CheMun pic.twitter.com/K0BAxsmNEP
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 5, 2024