Cole Palmer has clinched the prestigious EA SPORTS Player of the Month for September 2024, this has put his name in the league history book.
The announcement, disclosed via the official EPL website on Friday, emphasizes Palmer’s exceptional performance throughout the month.
Leading the Premier League with an impressive five goals and one assist in just four appearances, Palmer emerged as the standout player for Chelsea.
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Palmer’s standout moment came during Chelsea’s dominant 6-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, where he etched his name in Premier League history by scoring four goals in the first half, setting a new record.
In addition to his extraordinary display against Brighton, Palmer contributed decisively with an assist in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace and added another goal in their 3-0 win over West Ham United.
These performances further solidified his candidacy for the award, marking his second Player of the Month accolade following his first in April 2024.
Palmer’s consistency and impact were reflected in his selection atop an eight-man shortlist, determined by a combination of public votes on the EA SPORTS website and evaluations from football experts.
The 22-year-old’s impressive start to October, marked by an assist in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, continues to underline his key role in Chelsea’s campaign.
Currently leading the Premier League with 11 goal involvements this season, Palmer aims to extend his scoring spree as Chelsea prepares to face Liverpool at Anfield on October 20.
As the league gears up to announce the Barclays Manager of the Month for September, the recognition cycle for Premier League stars remains in full swing.
Moreover, Palmer’s achievements have not gone unnoticed beyond the league, as he was recently named England Men’s Player of the Year for 2024.
Chelsea FC also took to social media to celebrate Palmer’s accomplishments, emphasizing his incredible journey from goalscoring heroics to national acclaim.
In a post on Friday, the club affirmed, “It had to be him. Cole Palmer is the @PremierLeague Player of the Month for September.”
The club further teased updates to come, acknowledging Palmer’s series of accolades including the PL August Goal of the Month, a memorable hat-trick against Brighton & Hove Albion, and now, the prestigious PL September Player of the Month award.
