Chelsea summer signing Cole Palmer showcased his talent yesterday, scoring and assisting in their 3-2 victory over Newcastle United.
Blues extend unbeaten streak with Palmer’s impact
This win extended the Blues’ unbeaten Premier League streak to four games. Palmer’s pivotal assist came in the form of a shot deflected home by Nicolas Jackson, while his own driven shot in the 57th minute put Chelsea ahead 2-1.
Despite Mykhailo Mudryk sealing the eventual win for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, they remained in 11th place, narrowing the gap to one point behind 10th-placed Newcastle United, albeit with a game in hand.
Opta statistics revealed that Chelsea maintained their remarkable record of not losing a home Premier League game in March since their 4-2 defeat to Sunderland in 2001, stretching their unbeaten streak to 38 matches with the 3-2 triumph over Newcastle. However, it was Palmer who stole the spotlight with his 18th and 19th goal contributions for the Stamford Bridge club against Eddie Howe’s side.
Palmer was instrumental in Jackson’s ninth league goal of his debut season in England, even though it was an unintended assist as the attacking midfielder attempted a shot at goal early in the match.
Not content with just providing assists, the former Manchester City youngster swiftly found the back of the net himself with a powerful left-footed strike past Martin Dubravka, giving Chelsea a crucial lead just before the hour mark.
Palmer’s impressive record
This goal marked Palmer’s 19th involvement in goals this season, a feat achieved by only a handful of players in their debut Premier League campaign at Stamford Bridge. Moreover, Palmer’s ability to both score and assist in five different matches in the 2023–24 season surpasses that of every other player in this regard
The 21-year-old has now scored in five consecutive Premier League starts at Stamford Bridge, indicating his growing importance to the team. With Chelsea set to face Championship leaders Leicester City in the sixth round of the FA Cup on March 17, he is expected to play a pivotal role before the international break, aiming to secure a spot in the semifinals of the prestigious cup competition.
After the cup tie, Chelsea will resume their league campaign against relegation-threatened Burnley at Stamford Bridge on March 30, with Palmer likely to continue his impressive form.
