Cole Palmer’s performance against Wolves this weekend was nothing short of special, and it fully explains why he has officially been named Premier League Player of the Week. The Chelsea star delivered a clinical first half hat trick that stunned the home crowd and set the tone for a dominant display. His confidence, composure, and sharp movement made him the standout player on the pitch from the very first whistle.
The scoring began in the 13th minute when Palmer calmly converted a penalty after João Pedro was brought down inside the box. He sent the goalkeeper the wrong way and slotted the ball neatly into the corner to give Chelsea an early lead . Chelsea continued to press, and in the 35th minute Palmer stepped up again from the spot. Showing the same cool mentality, he buried his second penalty of the night to double his tally . Just three minutes later, in the 38th minute, he completed his hat trick from open play, finishing confidently after a sharp attacking move to put the game beyond Wolves .
All three goals came before halftime, underlining his dominance. Whether from penalties or open play, Palmer’s ruthless finishing and mature display made the Player of the Week award an easy and well deserved choice.
