Cole Palmer scores four as Chelsea win thriller against Brighton

Cole Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four goals in the first half of a match during Chelsea’s 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.

Palmer continued his sublime Chelsea career, scoring his sixth in six games, including a wonderful free-kick in the 31st minute.

The Blues were far from their best and had initially gone a goal down in the opening stages in west London.

The first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League match:

Cole Palmer.