CHELSEA fans were astonished after Cole Palmer produced a “ridiculous” piece of skill in their 1-0 win over Fulham.
The Blues forward, 21, settled the game with a first-half penalty after Raheem Sterling was fouled by Issa Diop.
But it was a moment later in the match that left Chelsea fans in awe.
A hopeful punt upfield looked set to fly past Palmer – who was just inside the Fulham half with his back to goal.
But the young England international remarkably managed to control the ball with the outside of his left boot, flicking it up over his head and running on to lay it off for Noni Madueke.
The deft flick and pass was shared on social media immediately after the final whistle.
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And it triggered a huge reaction from the Blues faithful as they heaped praise on their new talisman.
One said: “Oh my… Palmer almost with the skill of the season, what a goal that would have been.”
Another added: “Cole Palmer with all the fancy right stick FC24 skill moves that I can’t do….”
A third replied: “Cole Palmer you are ridiculous.”
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While a fourth responded: “Palmer is so nice to watch man. that skill 🥵.”
Palmer has now scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in 25 appearances since arriving from Manchester City for £42.5million in the summer.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino’s men have won three Premier League games in a row for the first time this season.
The victory over Fulham moves them up to eighth place in the table and within just three points of West Ham in sixth.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
