The Chelsea forward revealed the moment he decided to risk his Panenka penalty
Cole Palmer scored twice to complete a stunning comeback win against Spurs
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By RYAN WALKER
Published: 14:51 EST, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 14:51 EST, 8 December 2024
Cole Palmer has revealed the moment he decided to try his Panenka penalty finish after scoring the winner in Chelsea's 4-2 comeback victory over Tottenham.
The 22-year-old was the star in Chelsea's magical win with his two cool penalties helping the visitors take the lead for the first time in the derby before sealing the win with his second strike.
Sunday's strikes means Palmer has now scored every one of the 12 English top-flight spot-kicks taken in his career that is the most out of any player with a 100 per cent record in league history.
Tottenham supporters had targeted the Blues playmaker with abuse and physical objects being thrown from the crowd throughout the game and Palmer made his feelings known after scoring his second goal.
His cheeky Panenka finish wrong-footed goalkeeper Fraser Forster and dashed any remaining hope amongst Spurs players with Palmer making his feelings known when celebrating.
Speaking afterwards, Palmer celebrated his man-of-the-match title by revealing the exact moment he decided he would try the risky penalty technique in the high-stakes encounter.
Cole Palmer has revealed the moment he decided to try his Panenka penalty finish against Tottenham
Palmer scored Chelsea's winning goal with a delicate Panenka penalty in Sunday's derby clash
'When I've stepped back looked at the clock and thought the game's a bit frantic. The keeper was ready to dive so I chipped it,' Palmer told Sky Sports.
'I'm just trying to score and thankfully it went in,' he said when analysing his chipped finish.
The former Manchester City star was mobbed by his team-mates upon scoring with victory continuing Chelsea's stunning run of form under new manager Enzo Maresca that keeps them firmly in the title race.
Palmer has again been the club's standout star during his second season at the club, scoring his 10th and 11th Premier League goals of the campaign against Tottenham.
His performances have been core to the club's stunning rise as the Blues moved within four points of league leaders Liverpool and second in the Premier League standings.
Palmer's performances have been core to the club's stunning rise as the Blues moved within four points of league leaders Liverpool
Jamie Redknapp was amongst those to gush praise for the Three Lions forward as he watched Palmer lead Chelsea to a stunning victory that was rescued in dramatic fashion during the rollercoaster clash.
'To watch this guy play football is an absolute joy, there's not many like him. He is just so cool and calm on the ball,' said Redknapp.
'The things he does with the ball makes the game look so easy. The Paneneka penalty, but the little bits nd pieces he does when he gets it.
'Everything goes in slow motion when he gets it and it's just a joy,' Redknapp added during his analysis.
Cole Palmer