Cole Palmer scored two stoppage-time goals, including a penalty, to secure a hat-trick and lead Manchester City to a stunning 4-3 victory against Chelsea, denting Manchester United’s top-four hopes in a chaotic Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. The win lifted City to 10th place, just five points behind United, who are now 11 points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa.
Despite falling behind by two goals, Alejandro Garnacho’s brace and a goal from Bruno Fernandes helped United fight back to take a 3-2 lead. However, Jose Dalot’s foul on Noni Madueke resulted in a late penalty for City, converted with calmness by Palmer. Just over a minute later, Palmer’s deflected strike off Scott McTominay sealed the remarkable victory for City.
The result leaves United in sixth place in the Premier League standings, significantly trailing the top-four positions. The dramatic turn of events in the closing moments of the match showcased City’s resilience and determination to secure all three points against a tough opponent like Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino’s side demonstrated their ability to fight back and capitalize on opportunities, ultimately prevailing in a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge.
With the race for the top-four spots intensifying in the Premier League, every match carries significant implications for the teams vying for a spot in the coveted Champions League spots. City’s impressive comeback and late heroics from Cole Palmer have added another layer of excitement and unpredictability to the ongoing season, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as the competition heats up in the final stretch.
