Cole Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four first-half goals in the same match. Chelsea emerged victorious in a scintillating match which saw Brighton lose for the first time in the league this season.
The former goalkeeper Brighton, Robert Sanchezleft his line to recover a ball in the 7th minute, but was beaten by Georginio Rutter, who scored with a header into the empty goal.
On the other side, Palmer was involved everywhere for Bluesbefore rushing into the breach to score his first goal of the season at Stamford Bridge, following an errorAdam Webster.
The high line of Brighton offered a lot of chances to the hosts, and after that Jadon Sancho was denied his first goal ChelseaTHE Blues took the advantage.
Sancho played a central role in causing a foul Carlos Balebawhich allowed Palmer to come forward and score his 10th penalty in PL for Chelsea.
Ten minutes after his first goal, Palmer completed his hat-trick with a magnificent long-range free kick.
Brighton took advantage of a new error Sánchez to reduce the gap. Baleba intercepted a lost pass and placed the ball at the near post.
The guardian of Chelsea did not lack merit, twice rejecting attempts to Balebabefore Noni Madueke come close to adding a fourth goal for the home team.
Fortunately for Enzo Maresca, the Blues quickly regained their two-goal lead after another defensive error to the advantage of Palmer.
Despite 36% ball possession in the first half, Chelsea continued to gain the upper hand after the restart.
The former defender of Brighton, Marc Cucurellathought he had scored from a corner during his last intervention of the afternoon, but the offside flag also prohibited him from doing so.
The second half came down to Jacksonwith the striker failing to convert one of his many chances, but fortunately for the team Marescathis proved to be of no consequence, as she led a much calmer second period.
These three points allow Chelsea to climb to third place in the ranking, just one point behind the leader Manchester City.
