Cole Palmer gave a straightforward explanation when asked why he chose to chip Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Fraser Forster from the penalty spot during Chelsea’s 4-3 win on Sunday.
In a thrilling Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs initially took a 2-0 lead, but Chelsea quickly fought back, with Jadon Sancho pulling one back in the 17th minute.
Palmer played a key role in the second half, scoring two penalties and assisting Enzo Fernandez for his goal, which gave Chelsea a 3-2 lead.
For his second penalty in the 84th minute, Palmer executed a perfectly timed panenka, making it 4-2 and setting new records for both Chelsea and the Premier League.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Palmer explained his decision to chip the ball: “We knew it was going to be tough, so to win is good.
When I stepped back and looked at the clock, I thought it’s a bit frantic, the game is all over the place, and I thought the keeper was ready to dive, so I just chipped it. I’m just trying to score, and thankfully it went in.”
When asked about Chelsea’s title prospects, Palmer added, “We knew with Arsenal and City drawing that we needed to win, and we did.”
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher also praised Palmer, noting, “What a signing he’s been and what a penalty.
He is coolness personified,” and criticized Tottenham’s defensive decisions. Chelsea now turn their attention to their UEFA Europa League match against Astana on Thursday.
