“UNBELIEVABLE!” Palmer SHOCKS Stamford Bridge with a 4-GOAL MASTERCLASS in CRAZY Chelsea Win!
Chelsea triumphed in a thrilling 4-2 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge in a chaotic encounter.
Enzo Maresca made only one change from the previous lineup that beat West Ham, with Malo Gusto replacing Tosin Adarabioyo. Despite Chelsea’s good form, it was Brighton who struck first, with Georginio Rutter heading in after Chelsea’s shaky defense just seven minutes in. However, the game quickly turned into the Cole Palmer show. Nicolas Jackson set up Palmer for his first goal, and soon after, Palmer scored his second.
Jadon Sancho won a penalty after being fouled by Carlos Baleba, and Palmer confidently converted from the spot. Palmer completed his hat-trick with a stunning free-kick, all within ten minutes. Baleba responded immediately for Brighton, making for a wild first half at Stamford Bridge. The chaos continued as Palmer secured his fourth goal, slotting the ball past Bart Verbruggen after a pass from Sancho.
Chelsea Player Ratings:
Robert Sanchez: Poor decision-making led to Brighton’s first goal as he rushed out but failed to clear the ball. Equally poor for the second, gifting the ball to Baleba for an easy finish. Rating: 4.
Malo Gusto: Returning to Premier League action, Gusto was decent, though his attacking was stronger than his defending. Rating: 6.
Wesley Fofana: Managed a few key blocks, but overall his performance was below par, with several mistakes both in and out of possession. Rating: 5.
Levi Colwill: At fault for Brighton’s opener, his clearance was blocked, allowing Rutter to score. Rating: 5.
Marc Cucurella: Reliable in defense and seemed motivated against his former team, despite the negative reaction from Brighton fans. Rating: 6.
Moises Caicedo: Nearly set up a goal for Sancho early on, but he faltered in the lead-up to Brighton’s first goal. He improved later, though not as impactful as in recent games. Rating: 6.
Enzo Fernandez: Instrumental in Chelsea’s counter-attacks, his forward passes consistently put pressure on Brighton. Unlucky not to have an assist when Palmer hit the post. Rating: 6.
Noni Madueke: Showed flashes of brilliance but missed a clear chance to score in the first half. Rating: 6.
Cole Palmer: Missed a clear chance but made up for it with an outstanding performance, netting four goals, including a remarkable free-kick. Rating: 9.5.
Jadon Sancho: Involved in most of Chelsea’s good play, winning the penalty and assisting Palmer’s fourth goal. His best display in a Chelsea shirt. Rating: 8.5.
Nicolas Jackson: Assisted Palmer’s first goal but was wasteful with other opportunities. A decent showing, though he could have been more clinical. Rating: 6.5.
Substitutes:
Pedro Neto: Came on after 60 minutes but couldn’t significantly influence the game. Rating: 6.
Renato Veiga: Solid after coming off the bench. Rating: 6.
Mykhailo Mudryk: Struggled to make an impact. Rating: 6.
Romeo Lavia: Made a brief return to action, getting 10 minutes of game time. Rating: N/A.
Christopher Nkunku: Didn’t start but came on late. Rating: N/A.
