Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Liveupdated1712269784

Chelsea vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Cole Palmer wins it late on

Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd: Palmer’s hat-trick decides seven-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge

Michael Jones
Thursday 04 April 2024 23:29 BST
Comments
Kobbie Mainoo can handle hype after England debut, says Ten Hag

Chelsea clinched a wonderfully thrilling contest with Manchester United on a drama filled night at Stamford Bridge. The Blues took the lead through Conor Gallagher in just the fourth minute as the hosts looked to impose themselves on the game. Things looked even better as Cole Palmer slotted home a penalty after Antony fouled Marc Cucurella in the box.

The first half continued in blistering fashion as Manchester United looked to fight back. It took a misplaced pass from Moises Caicedo to get United back into the game. Alejandro Garnacho took control of the ball, dipped into the box and scored past Dorde Petrovic.

Bruno Fernandes added the equaliser a few minutes later completing a fast and sweeping move with a header from the back post and the teams headed into the break on level terms. Garnacho’s next goal looked to have settled things in United’s favour but Palmer had the final say.

When Diogo Dalot brought down Noni Madueke in the tenth minute of stoppage time, Palmer slipped in the penalty before latching onto a corner a minute later and blazing a deflected strike into the back of the net. Chelsea took the match and Stamford Bridge erupted in jubilation.

Relive the action below plus get the latest odds and tips for the match right here:

1712267141

FT Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd

Rio Ferdinand says he is devastated after that Chelsea comeback: “I’ve had every emotion today. At times I’ve been on the floor but at times I was high as a kite.

“For Man Utd to be 2-0 down and comeback to take the lead, to be in such command at 3-2 and composed at times. Madueke came on and changed the game but Cole Palmer was the shining light throughout the game. You have to pay respect to him, he’s the jewel in the crown now.

“This is what the Premier League is about, the Chelsea fans were leaving but came back in when that third goal went in. I’m devastated, the Man Utd fans are devastated but no one can deny that the desire and character of these players was there for all to see.”

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:45
1712266961

FT Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd

Post-match reaction from TNT Sports pundit and former Chelsea star Joe Cole: “I’m delighted, I love football, I love moments like this. All of these people watching come here and watch their team never give up and give them a moment.

“This will go down as one of the great games in this stadium. For this team, this could be so important. It’s all about the moment, no other sport does this. It’s amazing.”

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:42
1712266747

FT Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd

Since 2015-16 in the Premier League, there have only been two matches with 47 or more shots - and they are Chelsea’s last two games.

There were 51 shots on Saturday in the game with Burnley and 47 today.

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:39
1712266541

FT Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd

Cole Palmer’s hat-trick goal (100:39) is the latest winning goal in Premier League history.

(Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)
Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:35
1712266329

FT Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd

Reaction from Cole Palmer who won the game for Chelsea: “I dont know. 2-0 up and silly mistakes but when eight minutes got added on it gave us a lift and it was madness.

“We need to try and win as many as possible - to win like that is amazing. We thought when we scored the second we were lifted, we saw two minutes left and thought we’d go for it. Thankfully we scored.

“I’ve taken many penalties and I’m not gonna miss one am I? Touch wood. To score in the last minute is crazy. I’m buzzing [about scoring his first hat-trick].

“I just try, these teams I do my same thing, I’ve scored again so I’m buzzing. I just try and take each game as it comes and show the Chelsea fans what I came here to do and that’s play football.”

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:32
1712265668

Full-time! Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd

90+12 mins: What an end to that game. Cole Palmer take a bow. He never believed that Chelsea were out of the game and popped up at the end of the match to score twice and win the game for the Blues.

Insane scenes.

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:21
1712265502

GOAL! Chelsea 4-3 Man Utd (Palmer, 90+11’)

90+11 mins: What drama!

Chelsea win a corner that comes to Cole Palmer. He turns it into the back of the net, two goals in two minutes and Chelsea have won it at the death.

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:18
1712265404

GOAL! Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd (Palmer, 90+10’)

90+10 mins: He scores! It’s the same corner as his first penalty kick and Andre Onana dives the opposite way once again. Chelsea are level.

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:16
1712265341

Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd

90+9 mins: The decision stands. Penalty to Chelsea and Cole Palmer has the chance to level this match...

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:15
1712265251

Chelsea 2-3 Man Utd

90+7 mins: Penalty to Chelsea!

What is Dalot doing? Noni Madueke goes past the left-back on his way into the penalty area. Dalot stumbles and falls down taking the Chelsea substitute with him.

The referee points to the spot but VAR is checking the decision. The ground wait for the results of the check.

Mike Jones4 April 2024 22:14

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in