Cole Palmer set a new mark for most Premier League goals in a calendar year for Chelsea after giving his team the lead against Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. The England international wriggled away from three defenders before calmly slotting past Bernd Leno for his 26th league goal of 2024.

Enzo Maresca's side lost ground in the title race after losing their first home west London derby in 45 years.

Cole Palmer left the punditry team working on Amazon Prime's Premier League Boxing Day coverage stunned after his brilliant solo goal for Chelsea against Fulham. The England international has been a revelation for the Blues ever since his move from Manchester City in 2023.

Fulham came from behind to beat neighbours Chelsea 2-1 after a 95th minute goal from substitute Rodrigo Muniz gave the visitors all three point in the Premier League on Thursday.

Now we know why Enzo Maresca kept telling us that Chelsea are not Premier League title contenders as his team threw away three points against their West London rivals.