Maresca claims Chelsea's Cole Palmer is 'best player in Premier League'

Palmer scored four times in 20 first half minutes against Brighton.

RECORD BREAKER: Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with the match ball after scoring four goals against Brighton. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

Enzo Maresca lauded Cole Palmer as the "best in the Premier League" after he became the first player in the competition's history to score four goals in a first half during Chelsea's 4-2 win over Brighton.

Palmer's record-breaking performance saw him net four times in 20 minutes at Stamford Bridge, including a whipped free-kick into the top corner.