Cole Palmer sets remarkable Premier League record with ice cold panenka vs Tottenham
On a lively Sunday afternoon, Chelsea traveled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for an eagerly anticipated clash against their fierce London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, in the Premier League. The match was expected to deliver high-intensity football and did not disappoint.
Tottenham got off to a strong start, surging to a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski. However, Chelsea quickly responded, with Jadon Sancho narrowing the deficit to 2-1 in just the 17th minute, setting the stage for an enthralling contest.
In the second half, Chelsea found their equalizer from the penalty spot. Cole Palmer confidently converted after Yves Bissouma committed a foul on Moises Caicedo, who was fortunate to remain on the pitch despite the incident.
The momentum swung fully in Chelsea’s favor in the 73rd minute when Enzo Fernandez delivered a sensational volley, completing a remarkable turnaround. The goal came after outstanding work by Palmer, who provided a brilliant setup from the right flank.
As the match entered its closing stages, Chelsea extended their lead further. In the 84th minute, Cole Palmer scored his second penalty of the game, bringing the scoreline to 4-2. His performance was instrumental in securing the victory and breaking long-standing records for the club.
Palmer’s first penalty saw him rewrite Chelsea history, breaking Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s 23-year record for most Premier League goal contributions in a single year. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano highlighted this achievement on social media, sharing, “Cole Palmer makes Chelsea history with record PL goal contributions (37) in one year! Palmer breaks Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s Chelsea club record, been there for 23 years.” Following this recognition, Palmer further extended his contributions to 39, demonstrating his exceptional form.
The records didn’t stop there. Palmer’s second penalty set a new Premier League milestone, as Statman Dave noted: “Cole Palmer has now scored 12/12 penalties he has taken in the Premier League, the most of any player with a 100% record in Premier League history.”
Football pundit Jamie Carragher, speaking on Sky Sports, was full of praise for Palmer’s calm demeanor under pressure and criticized Tottenham’s decision-making during the match. He remarked, “Of course it’s a penalty. You could see it happening. I said in the first half how naive this Tottenham team are. It’s just not working. The decision-making from some of these players. Academy players wouldn’t do that. What a signing he’s been and what a penalty. It’s brilliant. He is coolness personified.”
Although Son Heung-min managed to score a late goal during stoppage time, reducing the deficit to 4-3, Chelsea held firm to claim a vital win.
This victory propelled Chelsea to second place in the Premier League standings, leaving them just four points behind table-toppers Liverpool and reaffirming their title ambitions.
