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Cole Palmer scored twice in added time as Chelsea defeated Manchester United 4-3 in a seven-goal English Premier League (EPL) classic at the Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

The English youngster’s goals included two penalties in a match where the hosts initially squandered a two-goal lead and allowed three Man United goals before Palmer’s late heroics.

Gallagher, Chelsea captain, put his side in front early in the exhilarating encounter with a 16-yard first-time shot that Andre Onana failed to reach before Palmer scored his first from the spot on 19 minutes following a foul on Marc Cucurella by Antony.

The Red Devils responded through Garnacho after the half-hour mark when he latched on to a poor Chelsea pass before slotting it into the net. United’s captain Bruno Fernandes restored parity before halftime with a header from Diogo Dalot’s cross.

Poor decision-making from Djordje Petrovic, Chelsea goalkeeper, allowed Garnacho to head into an empty net on 67 minutes before the late drama ensued.

The video assistant referee (VAR) confirmed Dalot’s inadvertent trip on Noni Madueke was a penalty and Palmer finished with aplomb again ten minutes into added time before the 21-year-old settled the thrilling encounter the next minute with a deflected shot from a corner kick.

The former Man City player became the first Chelsea player since Juan Mata in 2012/13 season to score in both home and away EPL matches against Man United.

Elsewhere, Liverpool returned to the top of the EPL with a 3-1 win over Sheffield United. Late goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gapko were enough to help the Reds re-take the initiative in the three-way title challenge.