Stamford Bridge witnessed a momentous occasion as Cole Palmer’s 101st-minute goal secured Chelsea’s first victory over Manchester United in seven years.
Palmer’s hat-trick in the match cemented his place in Manchester United’s history, transforming what seemed like a certain defeat into a remarkable triumph for Chelsea.
Manchester United found themselves trailing 2-0 early on, with Conor Gallagher and Palmer converting a penalty to give Chelsea the lead. However, goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes just before halftime leveled the score at 2-2.
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In the second half, Garnacho put United ahead with a header from Antony’s cross, making it 3-2. But the excitement didn’t end there. With eight minutes of added time, a foul by Diogo Dalot awarded Chelsea a penalty, which Palmer calmly converted for his second goal, bringing the scoreline level.
Yet Palmer wasn’t finished. Just before the final whistle, his speculative shot deflected off Scott McTominay and found the back of the net, sealing a dramatic late winner for Chelsea.
The result left Stamford Bridge in disbelief, including coach Mauricio Pochettino, and marked Chelsea’s first triumph over Manchester United since 2017.