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Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has etched his name into Premier League history by breaking the record for the most penalties scored without missing. The 21-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer, achieved this milestone during the Blues’ clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Palmer’s audacious Panenka penalty marked his 12th successful spot-kick out of 12 attempts, surpassing the previous record of 11 held by former Manchester City legend Yaya Touré. The young Englishman’s calm and composed finishes from the spot have been a standout feature of his budding career.
Fabrizio Romano, the renowned football journalist, highlighted the achievement on his social media, noting Palmer’s ice-cold confidence and precision in high-pressure situations. “Cole Palmer’s Panenka means his 12th penalty scored on 12 he took… the MOST penalties without missing in Premier League history!” Romano wrote on his official Instagram handle, praising the Chelsea star’s clinical abilities.
Chelsea won the game against Tottenham Hotspur last night and secured their second place by 2 points lead over third-placed Arsenal. Chelsea are now a serious contender of winning the league as they are just 4 points behind the table-toppers Liverpool.
