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Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has scored 14 goals for the Blues so far this term

Stories 'He’s a game changer, and those are invaluable' Former Chelsea man Tony Dorigo on the genius of Cole Palmer

Player ‘The top players – and Palmer looked ready to start showing he was one – don’t just want the medal or the experience, they want to play a key role’ David James on Cole Palmer’s winning attitude

Cole Palmer of England runs with the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images) Roy Keane

Stories ‘It’s enjoyable watching youngsters you’ve worked with realise their talent. You’re usually never quite sure if it’s going to happen, but I always felt that Cole would do it’ Cole Palmer’s England youth boss on Chelsea star’s rise

Cole Palmer of Manchester City Looks on during the UEFA Super Cup 2023 match between Manchester City FC and Sevilla FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on August 16, 2023 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) transfer deadline day

Stories ‘We had so many brilliant players in the academy, but Cole had moments of skill that could blow you away. I was constantly in touch with Pep about his performances’ Manchester City’s youth boss on Cole Palmer’s ability

Stories 'Cole Palmer reminds me of Frank Lampard – they're dangerous all the time' Former Chelsea man Geremi on what makes Chelsea's current talisman so special

Cole Palmer #10 of Chelsea FC looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between CR Flamengo and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 20, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Cole Palmer scores a penalty for Chelsea against Liverpool, May 2025.

Stories 'Eric Cantona was the best penalty taker I faced – Cole Palmer has that same nonchalance' David James on why Palmer's record from the penalty spot is so impressive

Chelsea star Cole Palmer is set for another period on the sidelines

Stories Chelsea dealt Cole Palmer injury setback, with forward set for extended spell on the sidelines

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer hasn't played since September

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Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer embrace on England duty

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Chelsea star Cole Palmer in action against Manchester United

Premier League Is Chelsea's Cole Palmer injured? Premier League injury update

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has struggled with injury issues

Stories Chelsea star Cole Palmer may not return until the new year as fresh claim made

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer struck from the spot to earn his side three vital points against Liverpool

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Why Cole Palmer Is The Best Player In The Premier League Right Now

After four goals in a stunning first-half for Chelsea, Cole Palmer is rightly getting plaudits from all angles. But after his side's major silver lining among last season's disappointments, Adam Clery looks at his entire last year to show why what he's doing isn't just impressive, it's unprecedented.

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