In a momentous Premier League clash against London rivals Fulham, Chelsea’s star forward Cole Palmer cemented his place in the club’s illustrious history. With a dazzling solo effort that left defenders in his wake, Palmer notched his 26th league goal of 2024, surpassing the longstanding record held by Blues legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
A Moment for the Ages
As Palmer received the ball on the edge of the box, few could have anticipated the magic that was about to unfold. With a quick shimmy, he burst past three helpless Fulham defenders before calmly slotting the ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Bernd Leno. The Stamford Bridge faithful erupted in ecstasy, realizing they had just witnessed a slice of Chelsea history.
The boy deserves it. This has been standing for a long, long time, and it’s time now that it is gone. There is no better player than Palmer to do that.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Hasselbaink, the man whose record had just been broken, was full of praise for Palmer from his perch in the Amazon Prime Video studio. The Dutch striker had set the previous mark of 25 goals way back in 2001, a testament to the magnitude of Palmer’s achievement.
Maresca’s Midas Touch
Much of Chelsea’s success this season can be attributed to the tactical nous of manager Enzo Maresca. The Italian mastermind has unleashed Palmer’s full potential, deploying him in a free-roaming role that allows him to wreak havoc on opposition defenses. Under Maresca’s tutelage, Palmer has blossomed into one of the most feared forwards in world football.
- 12 goals and 6 assists in the Premier League this season
- 51 goal contributions in 51 appearances for Chelsea
Chasing Down Liverpool
Palmer’s exploits have propelled Chelsea to second place in the Premier League table, hot on the heels of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool. With half a season still to play, the Blues will be hoping their talismanic forward can continue his rich vein of form and fire them to a first league title since 2017.
Cole is an absolute joy to play with. He’s always looking to make something happen, and more often than not, he delivers. We’re lucky to have him leading the line for us.
Chelsea captain Reece James
As the plaudits rain down on Palmer, his teammates are quick to acknowledge the vital role he plays in this Chelsea side. Captain Reece James was effusive in his praise, highlighting Palmer’s ability to conjure moments of magic out of nothing.
Just the Beginning
At just 22 years of age, Cole Palmer has already etched his name into Chelsea folklore. With his best years still ahead of him, there’s no telling how many more records he could break in the famous blue shirt. One thing is for certain: Chelsea fans will be hoping he continues to light up Stamford Bridge for years to come.
