Cole Palmer has clinched the 2023/24 Castrol Game Changer award following his exceptional hat-trick heroics against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, according to 90MIN.
Palmer, who made a switch from Manchester City to Chelsea on the summer deadline day, has swiftly endeared himself to the Stamford Bridge faithful with his remarkable prowess in the attacking third.
Throughout his debut season with the Blues, Palmer showcased an astonishing display, tallying an impressive 22 goals and 11 assists in 33 Premier League outings.
Notably, his performance peaked during the months of February, March, and April, where he notched an incredible 15 goal contributions in a mere seven matches.
The zenith of Palmer’s brilliance came in a showdown against Manchester United at Old Trafford, The English maestro delivered a stunning hat-trick during the pulsating 4-3 victory over the Red Devils at Stamford Bridge on April 4.
Of particular note were his goals in the 99th and 100th minutes, which proved instrumental in securing victory for Chelsea.
Such clutch performances have rightfully earned Palmer the Castrol Game Changer award for the 2023/24 season.
In claiming this award, Palmer edged out tough competition from contenders including Manchester City’s Stefan Ortega and Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester United’s Scott McTominay, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, and Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez.
