Chelsea fans claim Tim Sherwood was right as Cole Palmer overtakes Jude Bellingham with incredible stat

Cole Palmer added two extra strikes to his season’s tally to overhaul Jude Bellingham by way of aim involvements.

The Chelsea midfielder was on prime kind as soon as once more as he fired in a cultured double in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge.

Palmer helped himself to a double within the 2-2 draw in opposition to BurnleyCredit score: Getty

He now has 30 aim involvements in all competitions this season – yet one more than Actual Madrid maestro Bellingham.

In complete, Palmer has chipped in with 18 targets and 12 assists in all competitions from 38 matches.

And he may have had extra assists to his title if Raheem Sterling had tucked away his late try after being picked out by the 21-year-old.

Palmer additionally created Chelsea historical past in opposition to the Clarets having grow to be the youngest participant to register a minimum of 20 Premier League aim involvements in his debut marketing campaign – and simply the fifth general.

And Blues followers imagine this proves that Tim Sherwood was proper in his evaluation of the England worldwide and his Chelsea teammates.

In an interview with Palmer earlier this month, Sherwood advised the ex-Manchester Metropolis midfielder that the crew needs to be constructed round him – insisting, ‘All you want is a few good gamers to play with.’

Whereas Palmer was praised for the way he dealt with the awkward reward, Chelsea followers imagine the disappointing show proves Sherwood was right within the squad not being ok.

Taking to X, one supporter posted: “Sherwood was completely spot on with what he mentioned to Palmer the opposite week.”