Cole Palmer scored and provided an assist as Chelsea over power Newcastle 3:2 at the Stanford Bridge.
Chelsea’s summer signing Cole Palmer played a pivotal role in the blue’s Premier League triumph over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.
In the 57th minute, Palmer showcased his skill by neatly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, putting Chelsea in the lead.
The Blues had initially taken the lead early in the game after Nicolas Jackson capitalized on Sven Botman’s error, steering the ball into the net for his second goal in consecutive league matches.
Despite a powerful effort from Aleksander Isak just before halftime giving Newcastle hope, Palmer restored Chelsea’s lead.
A late contribution from substitute Mykhailo Mudryk, who capitalized on Conor Gallagher’s assist to score, extended Chelsea’s lead further.
Although Jacob Murphy’s late goal for Newcastle made the scoreline closer, Mauricio Pochettino’s side secured their 11th win of the season.
Chelsea currently sits 11th in the table, with a game in hand on Newcastle, who are just a point ahead in 10th place.
Palmer’s standout performance did not go unnoticed, as he continues to impress for Chelsea since his arrival from Manchester City last summer. With 11 goals and eight assists in the Premier League this season, Palmer has been a key contributor to Chelsea’s success.
His consistent performances have caught the attention of England manager Gareth Southgate, who watched Palmer’s impressive display against Newcastle. With Southgate set to announce his squad for upcoming friendlies, Palmer will be hopeful of adding to his two caps for the senior England team.
