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JADON SANCHO has revealed that Cole Palmer will be “fuming” with his showing against Brighton – despite the fact that he scored FOUR goals.Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four before half-time, as Chelsea came from behind to beat Brighton 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.Jadon Sancho has revealed that Palmer will be ‘fuming’ not to have scored more goals against BrightonPalmer was the hero on Saturday after bagging FOUR first-half goalsSancho, who set up Palmer’s fourth goal and earned a penalty, was full of praise for his childhood pal and team-mate.The Manchester United loanee told Chelsea’s website: “When you have a player in your team like Cole Palmer, then anything is possible.”I’ve known Cole a long time, since our days together at Man City. “I’ve always watched him and I always thought he would go on to be a great player. He’s showing that now at Chelsea.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS’We see what he’s capable of each day in training, we see the quality he has and honestly, it’s no real surprise to me to see him score four goals.”In fact, he could have scored five or six goals. I’m sure he will be fuming not to add to his tally.”But in all seriousness, he’s such a quality player.”Palmer, 22, and Sancho, 24, both came through the ranks at Manchester City before the latter left for Dortmund in 2017.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPalmer had seven shots against Brighton and was disappointed that he failed to convert more of his chances. He told Match of the Day: “I should have had five or six. When I missed the first chance I was upset. Man Utd flop Jadon Sancho makes bizarre claim about Enzo Maresca being reason he joined Chelsea but it doesn’t add up”But with the way they played and their high line I felt we’d get more chances.”The manager set up a good game plan, we knew how to attack them with first-time passes in behind.”Meanwhile, Sancho’s performance takes his season assist tally up to three in as many games, after setting up the winner against Bournemouth and providing Nicolas Jackson’s opener at West Ham.The former Dortmund star is enjoying life at Stamford Bridge after a miserable few years at United.Sancho marked Chelsea’s win with a celebratory post on Instagram, writing: “Special afternoon to make my first appearance at the bridge! +3 @colepalmer10 … no words needed🥶.”The post has chalked up more than 600,000 likes, with Palmer commenting “My Boy!” More

FOUR incredible first-half goals from Chelsea starboy Cole Palmer secured a 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.Palmer, 22, became the first player to score four in a first half of a single Prem match to end Brighton’s unbeaten run.Palmer drew Chelsea level in the 21st minute moments after having a goal disallowedCredit: GettyHe then slotted home a penalty five minutes laterCredit: EPAPalmer then powered in a stunning free-kick from 25 yardsCredit: GettyIt was a game of goalkeeping howlers, high-lines, THREE offside goals and a Cold Cole Palmer free-kick.The six-goal thriller leaves Chelsea third in the Prem, with Brighton down to eighth after their first defeat of the season.Brighton opened the scoring after four Chelsea stars – who all left the Seagulls for West London – couldn’t clear their lines. Before Chelsea took control through the former Manchester City man.Here SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rates every Chelsea player…READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRobert Sanchez – 4Booed by Brighton fans who were not happy to see their former keeper again. Before bizarrely coming too far out of his box to be beaten by Georginio Rutter who headed home from 12 yards At fault AGAIN when his shocking blundering pass out from the back directly caused Brighton’s second goal. The ball was intercepted by Carlos Baleba after Caicedo got caught slacking by not being quick enough to control it.Most read in FootballLater produced a big save before half-time.Robert Sanchez was partly to blame for both of Brighton’s first-half goalsCredit: ReutersMalo Gusto – 6His first start since Chelsea’s 0-0 with Crystal Palace was hindered just 60 seconds in after asking to change his boots. Conceded some questionable free-kicks in closing stages.Wesley Fofana – 6Unconvincing in possession despite little pressure but performed defensive duties after Brighton’s early opener in the seventh minute.Overhit a pass intended for Nkunku in the final five minutes. That would have set the Blues away for a dangerous counter.Levi Colwill – 6Awful clearance for Brighton’s opener as his horror attempt to get rid is headed in by Rutter who beats Sanchez to the ball.Under pressure in the opening 20 minutes, with a half-hearted block almost going in the back of his own net.Marc Cucurella – 6Involved in the Brighton opener as well by being out jumped and pushed aside by Rutter. But grew into the game in the second half, with some threatening crosses for Jackson. Thought he’d scored against his former employers, but a slight Pedro Neto deflection slowed the ball down to leave Cucurella offside.Marc Cucurella was involved in Brighton’s openerCredit: GettyMoises Caicedo – 5Started the comedy of errors for Brighton’s goal after played it to Colwill who hoofs it in the air for a clearance. He was then involved in Brighton’s second, failing to react quick enough to Sanchez’s short pass. And gave possession away far too often in the second half. Surprised he lasted longer then Fernandez.Moises Caicedo was at fault for Brighton’s second goal with SanchezCredit: ReutersEnzo Fernandez (c) – 7Weak on the ball in the opening 15 minutes. Delicious ball for Palmer’s chance off the post. But settled into the game after the England winger’s second after going in the book inside 29 minutes.Noni Madueke – 8Moves quickly down that right hand side. Looked to have assisted Sancho’s first Prem goal for Chelsea and the side’s second of the afternoon before it was rebuked for offside.Stunning run and chance in the 38th minute, after a good passage of play from the back, by kneeing it down and sitting Webster down before marginally hitting past the post.Cole Palmer – 10Chelsea’s quadruple hero!The England star hit the post in the 18th minute after a period of Brighton pressure. Before some brilliant runs in behind saw his next strike disallowed for offside a minute later.But Palmer made no mistake in the 21st minute with a brilliant finish amid an extremely high Brighton line. The turnaround was completed when he converted a penalty just five minutes later.Palmer then Curled in a stunning 25-yard free-kick past Bart Verbruggen who could only get a fingernail to the ball.Before some horror defending and a terrible pass out saw Palmer run through from Jadon Sancho’s ball to score his fourth of the game. Continued to cause problems in the second half.Palmer’s heroics saw him take the match ball homeCredit: RexJadon Sancho – 7Was caught tormenting Brighton’s full-backs before and after his 23rd minute tap in was ruled out for offside. But he won a nailed on penalty for Chelsea just three minutes later after brilliantly storming past Dunk and picked up his third assist of the season for Palmer’s fourth.Sancho’s link-up play with Palmer will be a threat moving forward.Sancho is doing well to get his career back on trackCredit: GettyNicolas Jackson – 7Assisted Palmer’s opener. But largely quiet in Chelsea’s flourishing attack in the first half.Started the second half brighter with a shot saved in the 46th minute. Headed over in 55th minute.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut a series of missed chances left Jackson visibly frustrated in the final 45… he should have passed quicker at times too.Nicolas Jackson missed a flurry of chances in the second halfCredit: GettySubsPedro Neto (62′ for Madueke) – 6 Continued to provide a threat to the tiring Brighton defence late on.Mudryk (71′ for Sancho)R Veiga (70′ for Cucurella)Christopher Nkunku (78′ for Jackson)R Lavia (78′ for Fernandez) More