Chelsea’s Cole Palmer Blazes a Trail with EA SPORTS Player of the Month Award
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has taken the Premier League by storm, claiming the EA SPORTS Player of the Month award for April. This accolade marks a significant achievement for Palmer in several ways.
First Time Winner, First for Chelsea Since Hazard
Palmer secured the award for the first time in his career, etching his name in the record books. He is also the first Chelsea player to receive this recognition since Eden Hazard’s win in September 2018.
Stellar April Propels Palmer to the Top
April proved to be a phenomenal month for Palmer. He led the league in goals, scoring an impressive seven despite featuring in only four matches. An assist added to his tally, bringing his direct goal contributions to a league-leading eight for the month.
Unforgettable April Matches
A closer look at Palmer’s April performances reveals a string of remarkable feats:
- Manchester United Match: Palmer’s hat-trick against Manchester United was nothing short of dramatic, including two goals in stoppage time to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory for Chelsea.
- Everton Match: Palmer continued his goal-scoring rampage against Everton, netting four times in a convincing 6-0 win. This performance made him the first Chelsea player to score in seven consecutive Premier League home appearances and the scorer of the earliest hat-trick in Chelsea’s history, completing the feat within 29 minutes of kickoff.
Palmer Tops the Shortlist
Palmer emerged victorious from a shortlist of six contenders. The selection process combined votes from the public on the EA SPORTS website with those of a panel of football experts.
Currently, fans have the opportunity to show their continued support for Palmer by voting for him as the 2023/24 EA SPORTS Player of the Season.
