📸 Palmer makes Premier League history with first-half hat-trick at Wolves | OneFootball

Cole Palmer has made an instant impact on his return to the Chelsea starting lineup this afternoon.

The England international has endured a season hampered with injuries but his first-half display against Wolves at Molineux serves as a clear reminder of just how impactful he can be.

Chelsea were aided by two early penalties, with João Pedro fouled on both occasions and the spot-kicks were comfortably converted by Palmer.

Within minutes of scoring the second, the attacking midfielder buried his third goal of the afternoon to complete his first-half hat-trick, marking his 100th Chelsea start in the most impressive way.

Of the last four players to complete a Premier League hat-trick before the 40th minute of the game, Palmer makes up three of them - which also makes him the first player to score three first-half hat-tricks in the competition.

Simply unstoppable!

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