In a highly anticipated Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Manchester United treated fans to a thrilling 7-goal encounter on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Chelsea surged ahead with a two-goal lead within the opening twenty minutes. Conor Gallagher capitalized on a deflected pass in the box to open the scoring in the 4th minute.
Cole Palmer then doubled the Blues’ advantage from the penalty spot in the 20th minute.
However, Manchester United mounted a remarkable comeback before halftime.
Alejandro Ganarcho and Bruno Fernandes netted within five minutes of each other to draw United level.
In the second half, United continued their momentum, taking the lead in the 67th minute.
But Chelsea refused to concede defeat. In stoppage time, they were awarded a crucial penalty, expertly converted by Cole Palmer to salvage a draw.
The drama didn’t end there. In a stunning turn of events, Palmer’s shot deflected off McTominay and found the back of the net, securing a dramatic victory for Chelsea.
Palmer’s heroics earned him the man-of-the-match award and a well-deserved hat trick.
While Manchester United’s hopes for a top-four finish suffered a blow, Chelsea, despite the win, remained in 10th place on the table with 43 points, trailing United by five points in 6th place.