While the Panenka is viewed as risky and flamboyant, when done correctly it’s a perfectly sensible and logical way of taking a penalty. That’s because spot kicks are all about deception, about persuading the goalkeeper you’re going to put it in one place, while actually putting it in another.

As the end-of-year awards season comes around, there is only one contender for the best footballer of 2024. Step forward Chelsea star Cole Palmer. From all the highlights of Palmer’s incredible 12 months,

Chelsea ace Cole Palmer has issued an explanation on his Panenka attempt after his goal for the side in their 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

In fact, by scoring both of his penalties against Spurs this weekend, Palmer has set a new Premier League record, beating Yaya Touré’s previous record of eleven in a row. And the fact that the record-breaking twelfth, the goal that would end up being the winning goal on Sunday as well, was a Panenka, was just the absolute icing on the cake.

Are you serious, Cole Palmer? Chelsea's star makes no mistake from the penalty spot after drawing the penalty to give his side a 4-2 lead over Spurs.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer lived up to his nickname after delivering an ice cold finish against Tottenham - though his explanation behind the strike may be a surprise

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has revealed that he knew Cole Palmer would pull off a Panenka penalty against Tottenham in the London derby.

Cole Palmer was the standout player in Chelsea's thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League, leading his team to a remarkable comeback a

Chelsea's Palmer has beaten Yaya Toure's record for the most Premier League penalties scored in a row without a miss