Cole Palmer breaks Premier League penalty record with outrageous Panenka goal as Tottenham fall apart against Chelsea
COLE PALMER set a hot new record in ice-cool style.
But it’s just one reason why many fans are wondering if he’s now the best player in the world.
Palmer peaked Chelsea’s spectacular 4-3 comeback triumph at Tottenham with two penalties and an unofficial assist.
But those stats only hint at the way he made a piece of Premier League history.
A brilliant spot-kick to level at 2-2 was just the start.
Because the England attacker then helped create an Enzo Fernandez wonder goal – before completing his penalty double with a Panenka chip that mocked the tension of a rousing derby.
It means, at just 22, the 11-cap ace has leapt to the list of the players scoring the most spot-kicks in a row without missing.
Palmer went into Sunday’s derby on 10.
That was just one behind a legend from his old club Manchester City – Yaya Toure.
Palmer had already overtaken Dimitar Berbatov‘s total of nine, plus two players on eight – Ruben Neves and Raul Jimenez.
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But his weekend record-breaking only scratched the surface of a remarkable individual display.
Yes, his audacity in choosing such a cheeky second spot-kick marked him out for his composure as much as his exciting footwork.
But fans raved over his “freezing” all-round ability.
One claimed: “This boy is becoming the most influential player in the league right now.”
Some made claims such as: “This guy is the best player in the world.”
And a few made even more extravagant suggestions, including: “Cole Palmer is 3X the player Bukayo Saka is. What a player.”
Saka’s deliveries are a major factor in big rivals Arsenal netting from so many set-pieces this season.
And with Palmer famed for his penalties, one viewer renamed the two London giants as he posted: “Chelsea: Penalty FC Arsenal: Corner FC.”