Chelsea’s Cole Palmer Breaks Yaya Toure’s Penalty Record in a Seven-Goal Thriller Against Tottenham

 

Cole Palmer cemented his place in Premier League history with a flawless display from the penalty spot, scoring twice to help Chelsea secure a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a chaotic London derby.

 

The match began disastrously for Enzo Maresca’s side, who found themselves two goals down within the opening 11 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Defensive lapses allowed Spurs to capitalize early, but an injury to Cristian Romero shortly afterward turned the tide in Chelsea’s favor.

 

Jadon Sancho halved the deficit before halftime with a brilliant strike, signaling the start of a spirited Chelsea resurgence. Despite their offensive pressure, Chelsea went into the break still trailing, with Spurs clinging to a slender 2-1 lead.

 

The second half belonged to the Blues, with Palmer emerging as the star of the show. A reckless challenge by Yves Bissouma on Moises Caicedo handed Chelsea their first penalty of the night. Palmer stepped up with ice-cold precision, slotting the ball into the bottom corner to bring his team level.

 

Shortly after, Enzo Fernandez capped Chelsea’s comeback with a stunning volley, putting the visitors ahead for the first time in the match. But Chelsea wasn’t done yet.

 

In the dying minutes, another senseless challenge—this time from Pape Sarr on Palmer—gave the 22-year-old another chance from the spot. Palmer seized the moment with an audacious Panenka, sending goalkeeper Fraser Forster diving the wrong way. The cheeky penalty was the final nail in Tottenham’s coffin, despite Son Heung-min’s late consolation goal.

 

Palmer Shatters Yaya Toure’s Record

 

Palmer’s two penalties not only secured the win but also etched his name into the Premier League record books. The former Manchester City talent has now converted his first 12 spot kicks in the league without missing, surpassing the previous record of 11 set by Yaya Toure.

 

Toure’s streak ended when he missed his 12th attempt, but Palmer has shown remarkable composure and confidence, earning the title of the Premier League’s new penalty king.

 

This victory takes Chelsea within four points of league leaders Liverpool, capitalizing on a weekend where title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City both dropped points.

 

What’s Next for Chelsea?

 

Chelsea now shifts focus to the UEFA Conference League as they prepare for a trip to Astana on Thursday night. The Blues will then face Brentford in a highly anticipated West London derby next Sunday, looking to continue their momentum in the Premier League.

 

Cole Palmer’s historic performance is sure to be remembered as a turning point in Chelsea’s season, solidifying their status as genuine contenders in the title race.