Cole Palmer makes Chelsea history! Blues superstar scores 25th goal of 2024, breaking long-standing Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink record at Stamford Bridge

Cole Palmer has broken a long-standing Chelsea record after scoring his side's opener against Fulham.

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• Palmer scores against Fulham
• Bags 26th Chelsea goal of 2024
• Breaks long-standing club record

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 22-year-old's 16th-minute effort against Fulham at Stamford Bridge brought up his 26th Premier League goal of the year. That meant he broke Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's record of 25 goals in a Premier League calendar year, dating back to 2001.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  At the time of writing, Palmer is level with former Manchester City team-mate Erling Haaland, who netted 26 Premier League goals in 2023. The England international has continued to be a revelation for Chelsea since swapping City for the Blues last year in a £42.5 million ($53.1m) move.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  In just 64 appearances in all competitions for the west London team, Palmer has scored 36 goals and bagged 21 assists.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  After this match concludes with their London neighbours, Palmer's Chelsea travel to relegation-threatened Ipswich Town on Monday.