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    ‘Best in the league ‘- Fans thrilled as Palmer shines for Chelsea

    Emma TeeBy Updated:No Comments4 Mins Read

    • Chelsea fans go crazy after Cole Palmer nets perfect 16-minute hat-trick against Everton

    'Best in the league'- Fans thrilled as Palmer shines for Chelsea
    ‘Best in the league ‘- Fans thrilled as Palmer shines for Chelsea

    Cole Palmer netted an impeccable hat-trick within a mere 16 minutes during the first half against Everton, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans and pundits across social media.

    Palmer initiated the scoring at Stamford Bridge in the 13th minute with a precise left-footed strike nestled into the bottom corner. Just five minutes later, he followed up with a close-range header for his second goal, before completing the hat-trick with a stunning right-footed shot from distance, catching Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford off guard. Remarkably, only 16 minutes elapsed between his first and third goals. The excitement continued after halftime, with Palmer adding a fourth goal from the penalty spot.

    Check out the reactions below:

    • Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher wrote on X: “Cole Palmer was nailed on for YPOTY, how close is he to POTY?!!”

      Gary Lineker added, “He’s exceptionally talented is Cole Palmer.”

      Chelsea teammate Romeo Lavia said: “This is getting stupid now! MR COLD PALMER.”

      The Athletic’s Duncan Alexander pointed out: “PL goals since the start of March…Cole Palmer 9-9 Liverpool.”

      Nizaar Kinsella of the Evening Standard chimed in: “Cole Palmer is special. He has scored in seven successive home league games, the first player to achieve that feat for Chelsea. Not seen a single player carry Chelsea like this since Eden Hazard.”

      Ashley just said: “Cole palmer is ridiculous.”

      Rio Ferdinand waxed lyrical about England’s chances in the summer: “Cole Palmer hitting some mad numbers…on the [plane] to [Germany]. Declan / Jude / Foden / Palmer / Saka / Kane.”

    • Noah Kahan called on the club to tie down for a long time: “Ice cole, Chelsea sign him for a decade.”

      Best in the league? @geetrinty on X thinks so: “Cole Palmer is setting the Premier League on fire! With skill, passion, and determination, he’s proving why he’s the best player in the league right now.”

      Blues fan Adi posted: “Cole Palmer hat-trick in 16 minutes. Chelsea fans have waited so long for a player like him.”

      Self-confessed sports fanatic ZoePicks, added: “NGL Chelsea hit a pit of gold with that Cole Palmer signing this season.” [sic]

      Man Utd supporter Wyclef Presley even seemed to retract ever doubting Palmer at this level: “Maybe I Was Wrong With Cole Palmer, MAYBE! Boy Is On Fire.”

      Palmer has been the standout performer for Chelsea this season, carrying a team that has struggled otherwise. His remarkable achievements include a hat-trick in the thrilling 4-3 comeback victory against Manchester United earlier this month, followed by an even more impressive feat of scoring four goals against Everton.

      With this, Palmer now shares the top spot in the Premier League goalscoring charts with Erling Haaland, both tallying an impressive 20 goals.

      His first goal of the night also marked his 20th goal of the season across all competitions, a milestone not achieved by a Chelsea player since Eden Hazard in the 2018/19 season, and notably, the first Englishman to do so for the club since Frank Lampard’s 27-goal haul in 2009/10.

      Chelsea’s trajectory this season seemed bleak not long ago, as they were poised to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League for the second consecutive year. However, Palmer’s stellar form has catalyzed a surge up the standings, bringing them within three points of sixth-placed Newcastle with a game in hand, and firmly placing European qualification within reach.

      Their upcoming fixtures against fourth-placed Aston Villa, fifth-placed Tottenham, and eighth-placed West Ham will be crucial, with Chelsea’s fate largely in their own hands. But first, they face an FA Cup semi-final showdown against Manchester City at Wembley on April 20th.