Palmer Makes Premier League History as Chelsea Cruise Past Wolves
Cole Palmer continues to write his name into Premier League history, producing another sensational first-half hat-trick to power Chelsea to a 3–1 victory over Wolves at the Molineux.
The Chelsea playmaker became the first player in Premier League history to score a first-half hat-trick in three different matches, underlining his growing reputation as one of the league’s most decisive attackers.
Palmer struck all three of Chelsea’s goals before the break, two from the spot to effectively settle the contest as the Blues cruised to their fourth consecutive Premier League win under new boss Liam Rosenior.
Those three opponents—Everton, Brighton and now Wolves—have all been on the receiving end of Palmer’s devastating first-half hat-tricks, underlining his knack for delivering decisive performances in the Premier League.
The hat-trick also carried historical significance. It was Palmer’s fourth Premier League hat-trick for Chelsea, moving him clear of club legend Frank Lampard, who managed three during his illustrious time at Stamford Bridge.
What makes Palmer’s achievement even more remarkable is the context of his season. The 23-year-old has endured an injury-hit campaign, featuring sparingly and often being introduced from the bench as his minutes are carefully managed.
Even when handed starts, he has rarely completed full matches. Despite those limitations, Palmer has still found a way to make his impact felt, taking his league tally to seven goals with a devastating display against Wolves.
On a night when Chelsea barely needed to get out of second gear, Palmer’s brilliance shone brightest — a reminder that even in a stop-start season, the England international remains a game-changer capable of turning matches on their head in an instant.