Cole Palmer was actually not at his usual best for Chelsea today in the away fixture against Sheffield United.
This is probably actually behind why the Blues were unable to take three points against the worst team in the Premier League, conceding in added time to draw 2-2 at Bramall Lane.
The result was another example of a real lack of consistency for Chelsea, who were unable to capitalise on the good feeling that came from the thrilling win against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge earlier in the week.
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Palmer assist for Madueke
The Blues will have thought they had done enough to win it when Noni Madueke lashed in midway through the second half, in what had been far from a vintage performance again.
The goal came off the back of a pass from Palmer, who was still able to register an assist in what was an underwhelming display.
It was the ninth time he had directly set up a teammate in the Premier League, combining with his 16 goals to make it 25 contributions in 26 games.
Palmer reaches 25 goals and assists for the season
This is a figure Chelsea fans have not seen for some time, with them having to go back to 2019 for the last time a player reached this amount.
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Back then, it was Eden Hazard continuing to be the star of the show for the Blues, with his individual brilliance saving them on numerous occasions.
This has been the case at times this season too, and the Belgian has actually already claimed that he is a fan of the 21-year-old in his first campaign at the club.
Chelsea fans will continue to rely on the England international for the remainder of the campaign, with it feeling as if he on his own holds their only chance at qualifying for Europe at the end of the season.
