Liam Rosenior Praises Cole Palmer's Historic Performance for Chelsea
Head coach Liam Rosenior has expressed his admiration for Cole Palmer after the English winger set a new Premier League record for Chelsea during their commanding 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The match, held at Stamford Bridge, saw Palmer deliver an exceptional first-half performance that etched his name into the club's history books.
Palmer's Record-Breaking Hat-Trick Against Wolves
Cole Palmer scored a stunning first-half hat-trick to propel Chelsea to a crucial win, with goals coming from two penalty kicks and one assisted by Marc Cucurella. This treble marked his fourth Premier League hat-trick for the Blues, surpassing legendary Chelsea figures such as Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink, Didier Drogba, and Frank Lampard, who each had three. According to ESPN statistics, Palmer now holds the record for the most Premier League hat-tricks by any Chelsea player, a remarkable achievement for the young star.
In addition to this club record, Palmer made Premier League history by becoming the first player ever to score three first-half hat-tricks. His previous first-half trebles came in matches against Brighton and Everton, with another hat-trick recorded against Manchester United. The speed of his goals is equally impressive, with Palmer holding the top-three fastest hat-tricks in Chelsea's history: 38 minutes against Wolves, 31 minutes against Brighton, and 29 minutes against Everton.
Milestones and Career Achievements
Palmer's performance against Wolves also saw him reach significant personal milestones. The £42.5 million signing from Manchester City surpassed the 50-goal mark for Chelsea, now boasting 51 goals and 31 assists in 114 appearances across all competitions. Furthermore, he moved up to eighth on Chelsea's all-time Premier League scorers list with 44 goals, overtaking legendary captain John Terry, who had 41 goals. This match underscored Palmer's growing influence and consistency since joining the London club.
Rosenior's Reaction and Team Strategy
Liam Rosenior, who substituted Palmer for Alejandro Garnacho in the 61st minute, was full of praise for the attacker's contribution. In a post-match interview quoted by NBC Sports, Rosenior highlighted Palmer's world-class talent and the team's cohesive play. "He's a fantastic player. I think he gets the goals because it was an outstanding team performance in the first half," Rosenior said. "Some of our combination play, how we overloaded the middle of the pitch, it created those moments for him, and because he is such a world-class player, he takes those moments."
Rosenior also addressed Palmer's recent struggles with a groin injury, expressing confidence in the player's gradual return to peak form. "I think some of his play, especially in the first half, our combination play in the middle of the pitch with Enzo, Moi, Andrey Santos and then Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro was very good," he added, emphasizing the strategic teamwork that enabled Palmer's success.
Implications for Chelsea's Season
This victory keeps Chelsea in contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League, applying pressure on Manchester United, while Wolves' relegation fears intensified with the loss. Looking ahead, Chelsea's next challenge is a home match against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge, a crucial fixture as they seek to overturn a 3-1 first-leg defeat from earlier in the season under former manager Enzo Maresca.
In broader league predictions, a supercomputer analysis by Opta, as reported by Legit.ng, gives Chelsea a mere 0.11% chance of winning the Premier League title this season, with the team projected to finish fourth ahead of a resurgent Manchester United. Despite these odds, Palmer's record-breaking form offers a beacon of hope for Chelsea fans as the season progresses.
