In a match of huge drama at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea led 2-0, trailed 3-2 and pulled off a late heist to score twice in added time to secure a 4-3 win over Manchester United in the Premier League. Cole Palmer was the hero for Chelsea as he netted both goals in time added on to complete his first hat-trick since making the move to west London in the summer.
Cole Palmer has described Chelsea’s dramatic 4-3 win over Manchester United as “madness”.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues trailed 3-2 heading into eight minutes of added time at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea were given a lifeline when Diogo Dalot lost his footing and fouled Noni Madueke in the area when falling to the floor.
After a lengthy check by VAR, the penalty was awarded and Palmer stepped up to score his second spot kick of the night to draw Chelsea level.
Blues fans inside Stamford Bridge had hardly had time to digest the leveller when they were celebrating again, as a Palmer shot from the edge of the box flicked off Scott McTominay and beyond Andre Onana as the hosts pinched the three points.
Palmer strode off with the match ball tucked under his arm and gave his thoughts to TNT Sports.
“We were 2-0 up and then like last week, silly mistakes,” Palmer said. “But when the eight minutes got added on it gave us a lift.
“Yeah, madness.
“We need to try and win as many games as possible and to win like that there is nothing better.”
Palmer added that the third goal handed belief to the Chelsea players that they could snatch the win.
“We thought when we scored, the fans lifted us and we lifted ourselves and the gaffer said there were two minutes left so we thought we’d go for it,” Palmer said. “Thankfully we scored.”
Palmer beat Onana twice from the spot, sending him the wrong way on both occasions, and the former Manchester City man gave off an air of confidence about his abilities from 12 yards.
