Cole Palmer sets a Premier League and a Chelsea record with one swing of his boot | OneFootball

Cole Palmer’s hattrick goal after 41 minutes against Wolves did more than just potentially earn Chelsea 3 points before the first half was out.

It also saw him set a Chelsea record, and a Premier League record in one fell swoop.

He’s now scored four Chelsea Premier League hattricks, which is more than anyone else in the club’s history.. That’s right, more than Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba, Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink, all of them.

This is Palmer’s third time scoring a triple in one half. He’s the first Premier League player for any team to do that.

We really hope that this great game helps Palmer find some confidence at last. He’s struggled all season both physically and mentally – let’s pray this game sees him turn the corner.

Cole Palmer potentially brings himself close to an early exit with triple goal

Chelsea’s generic group celebrate a goal. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

An added bonus of scoring three so early is that Chelsea can take players – potentially including Palmer – off the pitch.

There’s a game against Leeds on Tuesday night to think about, then another at the weekend. After such a busy period, it’s a huge luxury. How long until Liam Rosenior takes advantage of it?

Players like Alejandro Garnacho are low on confidence and could use some time on the pitch, while lots of today’s starters need a rest.

In other news…

Palmer bagged a first half hattrick for Chelsea, two penalties and then a driven finish into the roof of the net. It’s just what we wanted for the attacker as he looks to pick up his form.

Chelsea’s striker today is Joao Pedro, with Liam Delap on the bench. We’re hearing the first whispers about Delap potentially being up for sale in the summer if things don’t improve for him.