Once again, Cole Palmer emerged as the standout performer for the Blues, securing a crucial 4-3 victory over Manchester United with his hat-trick, including two dramatic goals in stoppage time.
Conor Gallagher opened the scoring early on before Palmer calmly converted a penalty after Marc Cucurella was fouled in the box. Despite Manchester United’s comeback to take the lead, the Blues refused to surrender.
In the 98th minute, Palmer confidently scored another penalty, followed by a sensational goal from outside the box just over a minute later, sparking celebrations both on the pitch and in the stands.
Reflecting on the match, Palmer admitted it was a rollercoaster of emotions but credited the manager’s encouragement after his equalizer for spurring the team on to victory.
Scoring his first hat-trick left Palmer ecstatic, with him expressing his determination to maintain focus when taking pressure penalties.
With his Premier League goal tally now at 16 for the season, Palmer believes this win will provide significant momentum for the Blues as they approach the crucial stages of the campaign, lifting spirits both within the team and among the fans.