In a scintillating display at Molineux, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer refused to be distracted by gossip, dismissing it as “rubbish,” after his first-half hat-trick sealed a 3-1 triumph over Wolves. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes added a touch of intrigue with a social media shoutout.
Palmer’s treble, including two penalties and a sublime finish from Marc Cucurella’s cross, etched his name into Premier League history as the player with the most hat-tricks for Chelsea and the only one to notch three hat-tricks in just the first half of games.
Reflecting on his return to form after a troubled spell on the sidelines, Palmer expressed his delight: “Nabbing the three points and a few goals was satisfying, especially under such challenging conditions. As long as the hat-tricks keep coming, I can’t complain.”
The midfielder was full of admiration for teammate Joao Pedro, whose craft won the penalties Palmer slotted home. “Playing alongside Joao is a joy. Our off-pitch camaraderie definitely translates to the game. Here’s hoping it continues.”
Palmer opened up about his injuries, a novel struggle in his career, admitting: “It’s a new challenge for me. Navigating through matches while overthinking my physical limits has been tough. But with the support from the physio team, I’m confident of overcoming this hurdle.”
Rumours of Palmer’s unsettled status at Stamford Bridge, amid speculation of a potential Manchester United move, were swiftly shot down. Reasserting his commitment to Chelsea, he remarked, “Everyone loves to chat rubbish, don’t they? I don’t pay it much mind; my focus is here.”
After finding the net, Palmer debuted a new celebration by covering his ears, a clear response to transfer chatter. Nevertheless, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes left tongues wagging with an Instagram comment on Palmer’s post: “What a player.”
Chelsea fans will hope that Palmer’s recent performances will be enough to keep their star captivated at Stamford Bridge, despite ongoing transfer speculations.