‘Special’ Palmer scores Chelsea screamer in Newcastle win in entrance of Southgate

Cole Palmer was labelled “something special” after lashing Chelsea into the lead in opposition to Newcastle.

The 21-year-old has been a uncommon success story within the Blues’ in any other case floundering switch coverage, and now has 12 objectives to his identify in all competitions this season. Chelsea have been in determined want of a pick-me-up following final weekend’s dismal draw with Brentford, and Palmer produced a second of magic to place the Magpies to the sword.

With England supervisor Gareth Southgate watching on from the stands, the ex-Manchester City ace acquired the ball on the sting of the field, and in a single fluid motion swivelled, set himself, and cannoned the ball previous Martin Dubravka on the close to put up.

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“This kid is something special,” beamed Sky Sports commentator Bill Leslie beamed, and followers on social media agree. One X consumer wrote: “Best young player of the season for sure,” whereas one other stated: “Future GOAT. Cole Palmer is insane.”

A 3rd added: “If he isn’t in the England squad for the Euros then Southgate has officially lost the plot.” A fourth requested: “Where would Chelsea be without Cole Palmer this season? Amazing impact.”

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Palmer performed an element within the opening purpose of the sport, along with his shot getting expertly backheeled into Newcastle’s web by Nicholas Jackson after six minutes. Alexander Isak equalised for the guests with a fabulously-placed shot after Chelsea did not clear their traces simply earlier than half-time, however Palmer re-installed the London membership’s lead on 57 minutes.

Second half sub Mykhailo Mudryk then made it 3-1 after dancing by way of a wave of legs and previous a diving Dubravka to faucet residence into an empty web with quarter-hour to play, however a Jacob Murphy stunner on the cusp of stoppage time made it a nervy previous couple of minutes for Mauricio Pochettino’s males.

Chelsea in the end held on, and the outcome strikes them to inside some extent of Newcastle, who’re a spot above them in tenth. The Blues even have a sport in hand on the Magpies and Jamie Carragher admitted after the sport that they “could sneak into Europe”.

Palmer in the meantime has now been instantly concerned in 18 objectives in his final 19 Premier League appearances for Chelsea (11 objectives, 7 assists). The midfielder has simply two England appearances to his identify, nevertheless it’ll be arduous for Southgate to go away him out of his Euro 2024 squad on current proof.

Speaking after the sport, the Manchester-born star stated: “We’ve had some difficult results, so to get points [tonight] is vital for us. We showed a bit of passion and courage, and that’s what we need as a young team. On to the next one.”

When requested about the opportunity of making the England Euro 2024 squad, Palmer stated: “Listen if you told me at the start of the season I’d have a chance of making the Euros I wouldn’t have believed you. I’m taking each game as it comes and we’ll see what happens in the summer.”

On his determination to go away Man City for Chelsea, he stated: “I thought I was ready to play week in week out, and that’s the reason I’ve come. Thankfully it’s paying off.”