One of the outstanding matches of the 2024-25 Premier League season took place this Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea defeating Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs to finish second in the standings. Cole Palmer, who once again proved to be an important player for the Blues, contributed significantly to the team’s success.
The 22-year-old English attacking midfielder scored two goals against Fraser Forster, both from the penalty spot. Palmer, wearing the number 20 jersey for the “Pride of London,” sent the British goalie the wrong way with his first shot before stunning the crowd with an amazing panenka on his second, celebrating in front of Spurs fans.
Palmer broke the Premier League penalty record.
With these two goals, Cole Palmer broke Yaya Touré’s Premier League record for most penalties scored without missing. The England international has now converted 12 of 12 penalties, surpassing the former Manchester City player’s 11 of 11, confirming his reputation as a penalty expert.
In addition to his flawless penalty record, Palmer has 38 goal involvements (25 goals and 13 assists) in 2024, a new calendar year record for a Chelsea player, surpassing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s 36 in 2001, which he achieved after returning to England from Atlético Madrid.
Palmer was also the top performer in terms of duels won (8), chances created (4), fouls won (4), shoots (4), shots on target (3), successful dribbles (4 out of 5), long passes completed (2 out of 3), and even an interception to reclaim the ball from Tottenham. The English midfielder was a persistent issue for Spurs and once again grabbed control of the game, eventually leading Chelsea to victory.
Chelsea’s next Premier League encounter under Enzo Maresca will be against Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, December 15th, with fans hoping Palmer can maintain his good form in English football’s top level.
