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Cole Palmer has scored the most penalty goals in the Premier League
With a penalty in overtime, Palmer secured 1 point for Chelsea against Manchester City.
In yesterday's match, Cole Palmer faced his former teammates from Manchester City, and the young midfielder ended up playing a crucial role. In one of the season's best games so far, it all concluded in a draw. The result was 4-4 as Chelsea earned a penalty in over-time. Cole Palmer took the responsibility, and with ice-cold composure, he smashed it into the net behind Ederson, scoring his fourth penalty goal of the season.
Players with most penalty goals in Premier League 2023/24:
◉ Cole Palmer (4)
◉ Mohamed Salah (3)
◉ Erling Haaland (3)
◉ Douglas Luiz (3)
The 21-year-old Palmer surprisingly moved to Chelsea from Manchester City this summer, a decision that might be regretted by Pep Guardiola as it was assessed that he might be surplus to requirements. Palmer has shown promising signs for Chelsea in the current season. He has scored four goals, all four from penalties. However, he deserves credit for his composure in front of the goal, despite his young age.
Cole Palmer for Chelsea in PL 2023/24:
◉ 9 games
◉ 4 goals
◉ 2 assists
◉ 19 shots
◉ 14 chances created
◉ 83.3% pass success
Palmer is a player for the future, and Pochettino must be pleased with the summer signing, given the immense potential in Palmer.