Chelsea 4-2 Brighton: Key Takeaways for the Blues in Victory
By Abdul Abdullahi
Palmer the phenomenon
It gets to a point where we're running out of words from the English dictionary to describe this baller. Palmer was nothing short of ruthless, once again showing why he’s arguably the most dynamic No. 10 in the Premier League. Gareth Southgate might’ve opted for Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Bukayo Saka this past summer, and while that’s a strong trio, it’s hard to imagine any England side not revolving around Palmer’s creative brilliance, proven with a match winning assist in the semis against the Dutch, and the equalizer in the final, all whilst playing limited minutes.
His numbers are just staggering—three goals in 10 minutes, four in 20—a Premier League record may I add, and a combined ten goal contributions in the league after six matches. Here’s another fact for you to digest—since making his debut, Palmer registered more goal contributions in the league (42) than Erling Haaland (39). More than the same Haaland who has scored back-to-back hat-tricks this season and is STILL behind the Chelsea man.
Next. Premier League legend hails Cole Palmer's historic four-goal feat in Chelsea win. Premier League legend hails Cole Palmer's historic four-goal feat in Chelsea win. dark
Palmer has a way of taking over games, going on these unstoppable streaks where he leaves opponents helpless. What makes him stand out is how unpredictable he is—he’s a rare talent in today’s game, a true maverick who plays with freedom and instinct, creating magic on the spot. Many thought he’d turn out to be a one season wonder, or at least slow down—Ha!
feed