sunlit1688 Chelsea’s in-form attacker Cole Palmer has set a Premier League record of scoring 12 consecutive penalties without fail, with the latest two helping his team come from behind to beat Spurs. sunlit1688

Palmer has been in fine form since joining Chelsea from Manchester City last season, most recently converting two penalties as the Blues came from behind to beat Spurs 4-3 in the Premier League on Sunday.

The two latest penalties mean Palmer has now made it 12 consecutive Premier League misses, overtaking former Man City midfielder Yaya Toure’s record of 11 consecutive misses.

Palmer has also been directly involved in 38 goals this year, his most in a calendar year for Chelsea, overtaking Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, who netted 36 in 2001. 

The 22-year-old still has the chance to improve his tally this year with four league games remaining – against Brentford (H), Everton (A), Fulham (H) and Ipswich (A) – while Chelsea are now four points behind Liverpool, having played a game more. ( sunlit1688 )