Chelsea Star Cole Palmer made Premier League history with a record-breaking first-half hat-trick, leading his side to a 3-1 victory over Wolves.

The sensational performance saw Palmer score three times before the break, including two penalties, cementing his place as the first player in the Premier League era to record three first-half hat-tricks—a remarkable testament to his prolific goal-scoring ability.

After the match, Palmer expressed delight at both the result and his personal achievement, describing the performance as a timely boost during a challenging, injury-affected season.

He praised Chelsea’s early dominance but admitted the team’s intensity dipped after halftime. Despite the milestone, Palmer stressed that individual records are not his priority.

He also spoke candidly about the frustrations of dealing with injuries for the first time in his career, revealing how fitness issues have affected his form and confidence this season. “I’ve never been injured before in my career. This is something new to me, and I’m still finding out how to deal with it. It has been frustrating. I don’t feel like I’ve played a game this season fully fit,” he admitted.

Chelsea Manager Liam Rosenior hailed Palmer as “unstoppable” following his ruthless display at Stamford Bridge.

Praising his composure, influence, and world-class quality, Rosenior stated, “When he’s at his best, he’s unstoppable. I’m delighted to be working with him.”

The hat-trick also saw Palmer surpass 50 goals for Chelsea since joining from Manchester City in 2023 and marked his fourth Premier League hat-trick for the club in just three seasons, surpassing club legends like Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Didier Drogba, and Frank Lampard, who each had three in their entire Chelsea careers.

Rosenior emphasized the careful management of Palmer’s minutes, particularly following a groin injury sustained in November, noting the need to limit consecutive starts.

He added that when fully fit and confident, Palmer is a phenomenal footballer, capable of performing at the highest level despite the pressures of a top club.

Chelsea will hope Palmer’s return to such electrifying form signals a strong run in the league ahead.