Chelsea are in red-hot form under Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea star Cole Palmer was hailed as the ‘best player in the Premier League’ after he scored four goals in the thrilling 4-2 win over Brighton.

The England international became the first player to score four first-half goals in a Premier League game as Chelsea eased past Brighton to climb to fourth in the table.

Palmer also hit the post and had a goal disallowed before half-time at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea continued their impressive run of form under new boss Enzo Maresca.

The former Manchester City starlet should have added a fifth after the break but will be more than content with his afternoon’s work as he produced another performance which shows why he is ‘the best player in the Premier League’, at least according to his manager.
‘He scored four but he also could have scored two or three more,’ said Maresca, who arrived at Stamford Bridge in July as Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement.

‘It?s important he stays hungry, ambitious and I know him from many years ago with the under-23s at City and with the first team.

‘What he was as a boy is exactly what he was three or four years ago. Goals, assists, best player of the Premier League ? this doesn?t change the way he is. He?s a humble guy and for me it?s the most important thing.

Cole Palmer scored four goals in Chelsea’s victory over Brighton (Picture: Getty)

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