EPL: Chelsea’s Rising Star Cole Palmer wins Young Player of the Season

Cole Palmer has clinched the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season title following a sensational stint at Chelsea. The 22-year-old has notched up 22 goals and ten assists in his debut season at Stamford Bridge, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most promising talents.

His remarkable performance, highlighted by a four-goal spree against Everton and a hat-trick against Manchester United, has propelled Chelsea from mid-table obscurity into contention for a top-six finish. Victory against Bournemouth on the final day of the season would solidify this remarkable resurgence under Mauricio Pochettino’s leadership.

Beginning the season at Manchester City, Palmer made the strategic move to Chelsea to secure regular first-team action, a decision that has unequivocally paid off. Despite playing just ten minutes in City’s initial three top-flight matches, he has featured in 32 of Chelsea’s 34 Premier League games.

His versatility has shone through as he’s been deployed on the wide right, as a number 10, and even as a center forward during this transitional phase for Chelsea. Amidst early struggles in Pochettino’s tenure, compounded by tensions off the field, Palmer’s steadfast support for the manager reflects a newfound unity within the club.

Palmer’s triumph in claiming the award came after fending off stiff competition from the likes of last year’s winner Erling Haaland, his former Manchester City teammate Phil Foden, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, Arsenal’s William Saliba and Bukayo Saka, as well as Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie.