Cole Palmer's Double Helps Chelsea Rally for 4-2 Victory Against Spurs

London, Dec 9 (NationPress) Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback to achieve a 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Fueled by Cole Palmer's two goals, which enabled him to set the record for the highest number of consecutive penalties scored at 12 in Premier League history, the Blues rallied after falling behind 0-2 in the early stages of the match.

The contest commenced with great anticipation, particularly due to the return of central defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. Spurs quickly captured the early lead, scoring twice within just 12 minutes. Dominic Solanke opened the account, followed by a precise finish from Dejan Kulusevski, sending the Tottenham supporters into a frenzy.

However, Chelsea responded swiftly, with Jadon Sancho, who had a standout performance that evening, scoring in the 17th minute to reduce the deficit. Spurs had multiple opportunities to extend their lead, particularly through Heung-Min Son, Solanke, and Pape Matar Sarr, whose shot struck the post. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Fraser Forster was called into action, making a crucial double save to deny both Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto, as Spurs faced a setback with Romero's injury.

After the halftime break, the match took a dramatic twist. Yves Bissouma fouled Moises Caicedo, resulting in a penalty that Palmer expertly converted, bringing the score to 3-2 in favor of Spurs in the 61st minute. Yet, Chelsea responded again, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 73rd minute before Palmer's second penalty—awarded for a foul on him by Sarr—put Chelsea ahead 4-3.

Spurs pressed for an equalizer, and in the dying moments, Son found the net from James Maddison's cross in the 96th minute. However, time ran out, sealing a sensational victory for Chelsea, who are now just four points behind league leaders Liverpool.