Twelve years after Eden Hazard set Stamford Bridge ablaze with a stunning hat-trick, Cole Palmer quietly produced his own masterpiece.
Cole Palmer confirms his class with historic hat-trick
Cole Palmer not only scored three goals against Wolverhampton Wanderers, he made a statement. In ChelseaAfter the 3-1 win over Molineux, the 23-year-old attacking midfielder was in charge. He walked away with the match ball because of his clinical performance.
That hat-trick wasn’t just about the result, it was about the result put him ahead of a club legend in a key area. In the Premier League era, Eden Hazard and Cole Palmer are among the best to wear the Chelsea shirt. Hazard built his name on big moments. He put in brilliant runs and match-winning displays. While Palmer is now building his own legacy. Plus, he does it with serious speed.
With his latest hat-trick, Palmer has now scored four Premier League hat-tricks for Chelsea. Hazard scored two during his time in West London. For a player who is only in his third season at the club, that number speaks volumes. The Englishman has already struck three times in one match. He achieved that feat against Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton and Man United before adding Wolves to the list.
There was no panic in his play, no rush for goal. Chelsea fans crave a star they can rely on week after week. Right now, Palmer looks like that guy. If he continues at this pace, more records could be broken before the campaign ends.
Eden Hazard: The Stamford Bridge Masterclass
Long before Palmer emerged, Eden Hazard created a day that Chelsea fans still talk about. In the 2013/2014 season, Hazard tore Newcastle United apart at Stamford Bridge. The final score was 3-0 and every goal came from the Belgian winger.
It was a complete attacking performance from the Blues. Hazard struck twice from open play and scored one from the penalty spot. His movements were sharp and his touches were precise. He linked up beautifully with Samuel Eto’o for his second goal before finishing calmly. It was the kind of combination that left defenders in doubt.
That afternoon confirmed Hazard’s status as one of the league’s most dangerous strikers. He had flair, poise and an eye for the big stage. Over the years, he added trophies and unforgettable moments to secure his place among Chelsea’s greatest players.
Hazard’s two hat-tricks in the Premier League came at different stages of his Chelsea journey. The second hat-trick came against Cardiff City in his final season. Meanwhile, he was never obsessed with personal numbers. But those performances showed how important he could be when everything clicked.
Even now that he has retired, Hazard’s highlights can still be seen among fans. He wasn’t just about goals, he was about magic. But, football never stands still and there are always new heroes emerging.
A new era in which Palmer exceeds the benchmark
What makes Palmer’s achievement so special is the speed with which it happened. Hazard’s name grew over several seasons of goals, assists and silverware. On the other hand, Palmer is only in his third year at the club and already has double the Premier League hat-tricks to his name.
That doesn’t erase Hazard’s legacy. The Belgian delivered titles and iconic performances that shaped a generation of Chelsea supporters. But numbers matter, and Palmer’s numbers can’t be ignored.
The West London club’s fans now look at him the way they once looked at Hazard. When he receives the ball in the penalty area, expectations increase. Because he is in control, another goal always feels possible. At 23, time is on his side. That said, more hat tricks could follow and more records could fall.
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