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X reacts as Cole Palmer breaks Premier League record in Brighton clash

  • Palmer scored four goals in first half against Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Visitors put two past the Blues but unable to stop England star
  • X reacts to first half drama at Stamford Bridge

By Katie Catherall

Palmer opened up with a hat trick over the Seagulls
Palmer opened up with a hat trick over the Seagulls / GLYN KIRK/GettyImages
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Chelsea brought excitement, drama and goals as they flew to a 4-2 lead over Brighton & Hove Albion in the first half of Saturday's clash.

No one could criticise the vibes over in west London as Cole Palmer scored four goals in 20 minutes to set the Blues up with a lead as they looked to take all three points from their battle with the Seagulls.

But it wasn't just a one-sided race at Stamford Bridge as both sides fought on through the opening 45 minutes.

The action swung the way of the visitors in the opening seven minutes as Georginio Rutter fired a header into the back of the net to give Brighton an early lead following a mistake from Robert Sanchez.

Chelsea, not pleased with the thought of trailing, sprung into action, opening up the flood gates for Palmer. His first of four first-half goals came after an assist from Nicolas Jackson.

Within seven minutes, the England international had netted a penalty to give his side the edge. Then, he scored a direct free kick - literally minutes after his second goal.

Brighton earned one back after a shot from Carlos Baleba, although his efforts didn't silence Chelsea for long...

Thought three was enough? Oh no, Palmer netted yet again before the break, this time following an assist from new boy Jadon Sancho. As well as breaking Brighton fans' hearts everywhere, he became the first player to score four goals in an opening half.

Chelsea led 4-2 heading into the break, with those in attendance almost struggling to comprehend what was going on.

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