Cole Palmer's cool finishing and shivering celebration won the praise of his Chelsea teammate Noni Madueke after their 3-2 win at Luton Town on Saturday.
Palmer picked up a brace in the Premier League clash, and he remained cool under the pressure to get the second with an ice cold finish, before a celebration which has earned him the nickname 'Cold Palmer'.
Chelsea were 3-0 up at Kenilworth Road courtesy of Palmer's two goals and one from Madueke, but Mauricio Pochettino's side conceded two late goals, and had to hold on tight for all three points.
When Palmer was asked on TNT Sports how he remained composed for his second goal, the 21-year-old replied: 'Just when I took it round the keeper, I thought the other guy was gonna come across fast, so if I waited a second, I'd have time to put it in.'
Madueke said: 'That's why they call him Cold Palmer, innit?'
On the shivering celebration, Palmer said his friend Morgan Rogers had done a similar one for Championship side Middlesbrough. He added: 'I told him I'd do it.'
According to Opta, Palmer has been involved in 12 Premier League goals this season, scoring eight himself, and providing assists for four others.
The only player currently aged 21 or under who has been involved in more in Europe's top five leagues so far in the 2021 season is Jude Bellingham, who has been central to 15 goals at his new club Real Madrid.
Palmer made a top-corner finish for his first goal at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, while his second involved the clever move to get around the Luton goalkeeper and the onrushing defenders.
Despite late goals from former Blue Ross Barkley and Elijah Adebayo, Chelsea were able to hold onto to the victory, a crucial away win after four defeats on the spin away from Stamford Bridge.
After winning their final game of 2023, Chelsea start 2024 with the FA Cup tie against Preston North End at the Bridge in a week's time.
wiybdeikr
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one of the best
Pamdeoruz
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Much prefer raw energy of Palmer and Mudueke, don't know what they are going to do to Enzo Fernandez he looks like really bad 3M player, same can be said of Mudyrk and Sterling time to ship out players and Gallagher has to stay
Mudryk has potential. Sterling needs to stop diving and Enzo does not look fit and is carrying too much timber imho! But definitely agree with you on Gallagher! He should not be sold and we should tie him down with a long term contract.
Luzeilpuyz
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Chelsea will be asking sterling if he is actually from Man City😅
Exactly
Luzeilpuyz
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Much prefer raw energy of Palmer and Mudueke, don't know what they are going to do to Enzo Fernandez he looks like really bad 3M player, same can be said of Mudyrk and Sterling time to ship out players and Gallagher has to stay
bobdkmnstz
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mandueka is nice player
Jotbclprty
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It’s time Jackson start coming from the bench and also Broja … Broja needs to leave he is damn too slow with the ball on his feet.. nkunku should play behind the main striker and let mudryk play as well
Which striker can Nkunku play behind if not Jackson? Chelsea need a goal poacher so that Jackson will be d back up striker then sell that lazy fowl called Broja.
Mojavelli
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Chelsea will be asking sterling if he is actually from Man City😅
viwadeikpz
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It’s time Jackson start coming from the bench and also Broja … Broja needs to leave he is damn too slow with the ball on his feet.. nkunku should play behind the main striker and let mudryk play as well
What is your profession? I think you would’ve or would be a great coach
SylvesterMarkAppau
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he is the only player who makes us Happy..all of the other players are useless
I agree with you
DcChampion007
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It’s time Jackson start coming from the bench and also Broja … Broja needs to leave he is damn too slow with the ball on his feet.. nkunku should play behind the main striker and let mudryk play as well
Nawaraz2020
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Palmer is only best player whom Chelsea bought @ 1bn
dougiefresh
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When you're so cool under pressure
sangaytsheri
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he is the only player who makes us Happy..all of the other players are useless
UncleDMG
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It’s a nice evening when we have Cold Palmer 💙🧊
Yorokiri
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ice cold Palmer indeed... don't let his look fool you, the guy is a baller.
ishti
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Chelsea calling ManCity to collect more fees for Cole Palmer 😮
DamObed
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deserves Caicedo's fee. He is our best player this season
DamObed
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Best player in Chelsea shirt at the moment
mahbemouy
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Cold Palmer great job
Chelseawealth||
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World class