Cole Palmer Aims To Surpass Frank Lampard And Didier Drogba’s Record On The Final Day.
Cole Palmer Aims To Surpass Frank Lampard And Didier Drogba’s Record On The Final Day.
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer aims to set a new club scoring record in Sunday’s Premier League encounter against Bournemouth.
Despite enduring a challenging season, Chelsea are on the brink of securing Europa League qualification for the next campaign.
Following their victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in midweek, the Blues head into the final day in sixth position, holding a three-point advantage over both Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Under Mauricio Pochettino’s guidance, the team understands that securing just one point from Sunday’s home fixture will ensure a top-six finish.
Furthermore, a victory against Bournemouth, combined with a loss for Tottenham Hotspur against bottom-placed Sheffield United, could see Chelsea climb to fifth place in the standings.
Palmer aiming to eclipse Lampard, Drogba
Cole Palmer has emerged as Chelsea’s standout performer this season, notching 22 goals and providing 10 assists in 33 Premier League appearances.
Earlier this week, Palmer was honored as the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season in recognition of his exceptional displays throughout the campaign.
The England international now has the opportunity to cap off a memorable season by surpassing a significant club milestone: the most home goals scored in a single Premier League season.
With 16 league goals at Stamford Bridge this season, Palmer currently shares this record with Chelsea icons Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba.
Chelsea poised to prolong winning streak
Chelsea is currently in a rich vein of form, having secured victories in their last four matches against Tottenham, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton.
With these triumphs under their belt, the West London club now has the opportunity to achieve five consecutive league wins for the first time since March 2022, during Thomas Tuchel’s tenure at Stamford Bridge.
Furthermore, Chelsea has emerged victorious in each of their last four Premier League home fixtures, maintaining clean sheets in their most recent three matches at home.
Stamford Bridge has proven to be a formidable fortress for Chelsea, as evidenced by their record of nine wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last 11 home league encounters.
