Enzo Maresca's Chelsea is on fire with a 15-goal streak in their last five games, thanks to the impressive performances of Cole Palmer and the rest of the squad. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, despite an impressive win over Liverpool, have struggled with consistency and will have a tough time facing the dominating Blues on Sunday. As both teams gear up for the highly-anticipated match, it remains to be seen if Chelsea's impressive form will continue or if Nottingham Forest can pull off an upset.
On Matchday 2 of the Premier League 2024/25 season, Noni Madueke of Chelsea FC scored a historic hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers. His three goals in just 14 minutes not only secured a resounding 6-2 victory for his team, but also broke the record for the fastest Premier League hat-trick scored by any Chelsea player. What's even more impressive is that all three goals were assisted by Cole Palmer, who himself had scored a hat-trick in just 29 minutes last season. With this win, Chelsea also bounced back from their opening match defeat against Manchester City.
In a thrilling Premier League match, Noni Madueke silenced the boos from the crowd with a second-half hat-trick, all assisted by Cole Palmer, as Chelsea convincingly defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 at Molineux. This marked Chelsea's first win in the Premier League this season and the first for new manager Enzo Maresca. Madueke's impressive performance, along with goals from Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and substitute Joao Felix, showcased the promising potential of Chelsea's young squad. Madueke, who was initially booed for a disrespectful social media post, proved his critics wrong with his decisive hat-trick.
Chelsea star forward, Cole Palmer, expresses his anticipation to reunite with manager Enzo Maresca and fellow new signings, Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez. Despite initial doubts over his hefty price tag and limited appearances under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Palmer had a phenomenal debut season with Chelsea, recording 22 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League and earning him the title of Chelsea's Player of the Season. With a spot in the Euro 2020 semi-finals up for grabs, there is a growing demand for Palmer to join the starting line-up for England's match against Switzerland this weekend. Managerial changes at Chelsea have not hindered Palmer's excitement, as he previously worked with Maresca at Manchester City's Under-21 squad.
Despite a breakout season with Chelsea, Cole Palmer is once again on the bench for England’s crucial UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinal match against Slovakia. Fans and critics question why the 22-year-old midfielder is not starting, but manager Gareth Southgate has opted for other players in his tactical setup. Palmer has only played for a total of 19 minutes in the tournament so far, raising concerns about his role in the team.
19-year-old Cole Palmer has emerged as a fan favorite for the England national team, with fans clamoring for him to start in their last-16 clash against Slovakia at Euro 2024. Despite being a late call-up to the squad, Palmer is determined to help England advance as far as possible in the tournament. The talented forward, who has already proven his coolness under pressure with his penalty-taking abilities, owes his place in the squad to Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca, who gave him opportunities at Chelsea and Manchester City respectively.
Despite securing the top spot in Group C, England's performance against Slovenia was lacklustre and drew widespread criticism. However, second-half substitutions including the introduction of Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer gave a much-needed boost to the team's display. Football expert Gary Neville believes Mainoo will now start in England's upcoming last-16 clash against the Netherlands.
Despite facing criticism for his decision to play Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, England coach Gareth Southgate made minimal changes for their match against Slovenia, only swapping in Chelsea's Conor Gallagher. However, fans were quick to point out that the team appeared to be playing in a different formation, with some suggesting it was a 4-1-4-1 rather than the expected 4-2-3-1. With England struggling to score in both Euro 2024 qualifiers, some fans believe that the absence of top scorer Cole Palmer is a major factor in their mediocre performance.
In an intense match between England and Slovenia, England secures their spot at the top of the group with a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite already being through to the next round, England pushed for a win, with Saka having a goal ruled out for offside. Mainoo and Palmer were brought on for the Three Lions in hopes of securing the win. However, Slovenia's victory would have resulted in them topping the group but they still secure their spot in the third position.
Fans were disappointed after England settled for a 1-1 draw with Denmark despite taking an early lead. The mood was not helped by an awkward exchange between Manchester City's Cole Palmer and coach Gareth Southgate, with fans noticing the lack of playing time for the young player. Despite making changes in the second half, Southgate's team failed to secure a win and secure their spot as group winners.