Cole Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score three first-half hat-tricks as Chelsea cruised to a 3-1 victory over bottom-of-the-table Wolves at Molineux.
The 23-year-old was clinical in the opening 45 minutes, converting two penalties after fouls on Joao Pedro before drilling home a third from a Marc Cucurella pass.
The treble took Palmer’s season tally to seven and signaled a return to form following a recent groin injury—a timely boost for England ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Wolves showed fight after the break, with Tolu Arokodare pulling one back in the 54th minute, but the damage was already done.
The win is Chelsea’s fourth in a row under Liam Rosenior, leaving them just one point behind Manchester United in the race for the top four.
For Rob Edwards’ Wolves, a third straight defeat leaves them rooted to the bottom and facing a mountain to climb to avoid relegation.
