Cole Palmer delivered a standout performance as Chelsea mounted a stunning comeback to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a thrilling London derby at Stamford Bridge.
The match started with a bang as Spurs took an early two-goal lead, capitalizing on mistakes made by Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella. The defender had a nightmare start, slipping twice during the build-up to Tottenham’s goals. Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski took full advantage of these errors to give Spurs a commanding position.
In an attempt to prevent further mishaps, Cucurella swapped his boots in a bizarre move, hoping to regain his footing and help Chelsea mount a recovery.
Chelsea responded swiftly with Jadon Sancho pulling one goal back just before halftime, giving the Blues hope for a turnaround in the second half.
The second half was a completely different story as Chelsea took control. Palmer stepped up to score a calm penalty, equalizing for his side. Shortly after, Enzo Fernandez fired a stunning half-volley into the top corner, putting Chelsea ahead for the first time in the match.
Palmer then sealed the victory with a sensational Panenka penalty, maintaining his perfect Premier League penalty record of 12/12, the longest such streak in the league’s history. His goalscoring performance also saw him set a new club record for the most Premier League goal involvements in a calendar year, reaching an impressive total of 37.
Tottenham wasn’t done yet, as Son Heung-min scored a late goal to set up a nervy finish, but Chelsea held firm to secure a vital 4-3 victory, earning all three points in a thrilling contest.
