The Chelsea forward, a supporter of the Old Trafford team in his youth, amazed the Red Devils at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer notched a remarkable hat-trick as Chelsea netted twice in the closing moments of stoppage time to defeat Manchester United 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.
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United led 3-2 and appeared secure when Noni Madueke was brought down by Diogo Dalot in the seventh minute of added time.
Palmer converted from the penalty spot to seemingly salvage a draw – but an extraordinary climax awaited.
The former Manchester City player – a United admirer in his youth – found space inside the box and fired it beyond Andre Onana with virtually the final kick, aided by a slight deflection off United’s Scott McTominay.
Chelsea had appeared dominant for much of the first half and surged into a well-deserved lead. Initially, Enzo Fernandez lofted a delightful ball into the right channel for the advancing Malo Gusto.
His low cross ricocheted off the heel of Raphael Varane, landing favorably for Gallagher, whose first-time shot slipped beneath Onana’s outstretched hand and into the net.
The second goal stemmed from a similarly slick move down the opposite flank, with Marc Cucurella supplying Mykhailo Mudryk, who darted onto it and flicked the ball back to Cucurella.
Antony intervened to challenge, tripping the Chelsea defender. Palmer calmly chipped his penalty into the bottom corner with ease.United struggled with Chelsea’s swift transitions, but the hosts’ command of the game was dented on 34 minutes.
Caicedo’s hasty, careless pass across the backline was intercepted by Garnacho, who surged clear of the hapless Chelsea defenders and slotted past Petrovic. Chelsea’s control wavered, and United soon leveled through Fernandes.
The second half unfolded as a frenetic battle between defense and attack. At times, the midfield seemed to vanish as both teams fiercely contested, with chances for both sides to snatch a winner.
Garnacho seemed to have secured victory with a brave header, but Palmer’s late heroics sealed an astonishing turnaround in the final minute of stoppage time.
