Manchester City's Erling Haaland is an enigma. People, including sports writer cannot spell his name correct, some spell it as Harland, others spell Haaland. He scores goals with both legs, he is good in the air, he is strong, he has got speed, he is a defender's nightmare any day any time.
In the frenzied and dramatic Matchday 5 encounter between Manchester City and Arsenal FC, at the Etihad Stadium, Haaland did the unthinkable by scoring his 100th goal for Manchester City within the space of two seasons and the fifth week of a third season. How many players can score 100 goals from 81 games? It was incredible, it was madness but it was a club record.
Incredulous as Haaland's feat is, he may have to step aside for Chelsea's lanky attacker, Cole Palmer because the Chelsea star boy is the new kid on the block; the man of the moment!
Young as he is at 22, Palmer has already made a name for himself in the football world, especially after his impressive performance in Chelsea's 4-2 win over Brighton, where he scored all four goals for his beloved team.
Palmer's ride to stardom began at Manchester City, where he made his senior debut in 2020 and was part of the squad that won a continental treble of the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 2023. Good as he is, he wasn't getting regular playing opportunities so he signed for Chelsea in 2023 for a fee of £40 million.
Netting a hat-trick in 10 minutes and another one goal, all within the space of 20 minutes of the first half, the 22-year-old sensation became the first player to achieve this feat in the Premier League era, showcasing his composure in front of goal.
The 22-year-old player has proven to be Chelsea's star signing. He has also earned an England place since joining Chelsea, and has scored six goals so far this season.
His brilliance has earned him awards such as Premier League winner in 2022/23 season; Young player of the season 2023/24; Goal of the month for April and August 2024; Player of the month April 2024.
Palmer's impressive skills on the field have drawn praises from his teammates. Jadon Sancho said, "When you have a player in your team like Cole Palmer, then anything is possible" while Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca regards Palmer as "the best in the Premier League"
Let us give it up for the new kid on the block, Cole Palmer, this is his moment.
