Drama Seven Goals, Cole Palmer Wins Chelsea Over MU In The Last Minute

Chelsea won 4-3 over Manchester United in the Premier League England match. (X/@ChelseaFC)

JAKARTA - The drama match when Chelsea won 4-3 over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, Friday, April 5, 2024 in the morning WIB. Through the drama of seven goals in the English Premier League, Chelsea won when Cole Palmer completed the hat-trick in the last minute just moments before the game ended.

The match was fierce and tense. Chelsea can only make sure to win when the game has a few more seconds left.

The West London club made a brilliant start by immediately buying up two goals. However, MU was able to equalize the score and even turn things around 3-2.

Chelsea did not give up and won when Palmer scored two goals in a row just in the last minute before the whistle sounded.

Victory over MU has not changed Chelsea's position in the standings. They are ranked 10th with 43 points. Same as Brighton and Hove Albion, but the Blues lost the goal difference.

On the other hand, the defeat in that match made it increasingly difficult or even dashed the hope that MU would get a ticket to the Champions League. The reason is, MU is still stuck in sixth place with 48 points.

Their chances of breaking into the top four or the Champions League zone are increasingly closed. The reason is that MU failed to close the distance between points with Aston Villa who are in fourth position.

Villa maintained an 11-point lead as the competition left seven games remaining.

On paper or mathematically, MU still has a chance to chase Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

But on the pitch it's not an easy matter. This is what makes manager Erik ten Hag give up and be realistic in facing the hunt for tickets to the Champions League.

In that match, MU still did not find the best performance. Failure to win after being arrested by Brentford 1-1 was still carried away when he visited Chelsea headquarters.

Instead, Chelsea started very well. Even Mauricio Pochettino's troops immediately took the lead when the game had only been running for four minutes. Conor Gallagher's goal beat goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Winning 1-0 made Chelsea even more aggressive in suppressing opponents. Their efforts paid off after receiving a penalty in the 19th minute. Penalti was awarded following Antony's foul on defender Marc Cucurella in the forbidden box.

Australian referee Jarred Gillett briefly reviewed the incident via VAR before confirming the spot. Palmer also completed the execution well.

Left behind 2-0, MU began to rise. Although thin, they managed to excel possession so that the Red Devils attack was able to suppress the host's defense.

The effort was not in vain because MU immediately scored two goals in just five minutes. Winger Alejandro Garnacho managed to reduce the lag in the 34th minute.

The Argentine national team player took advantage of midfielder Moises Caicedo's mistake to break into Chelsea's goal.

Furthermore, captain Bruno Fernandes managed to equalize in the 39th minute. He completed an assist from defender Diogo Dalot who changed the score to 2-2. The score lasted until halftime.

In the second half, MU actually took more attacking initiatives. They controlled the game and the effort resulted in goals as well as turning things around.

MU, who had trailed by two goals, finally won 3-2 after Garnacho scored his second goal in the 67th minute. A goal was created through Garnacho's header which met Antony's cross.

When the match entered injury time and MU was predicted to win, Chelsea actually made a breakthrough at the last minute.

The referee awarded a penalty after Dalot was deemed to have committed a violation by bringing down Noni Madueke in the forbidden box.

Gillett, again reviewed the incident via VAR. As a result, the referee pointed to the spot. Palmer also completed his second penalty in the match well. Goals were created in the 90+10 minute and the score changed to 3-3.

Only one minute later, Palmer immediately became MU's nightmare. His left foot kick which met ASSIST Enzo Fernandes successfully broke into Onana's goal. Score 4-3 for Chelsea when the game ended.