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“The end is near” – Fans in disbelief as Cole Palmer misses first penalty ever for Chelsea

Palmer has been Chelsea’s go-to man for penalties since his arrival from Manchester City.

Credit: @Chelsea / X

Cole Palmer’s flawless penalty streak in the Premier League was dramatically broken on Sunday afternoon. The Chelsea star, who had previously converted 12 out of 12 spot-kicks, saw his perfect record shattered as Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen pulled off a great save to deny Palmer from the spot. In a moment that stunned Stamford Bridge, Palmer, who had been Chelsea’s most reliable penalty taker, failed to find the back of the net from the penalty spot for the first time in his Premier League career.

Palmer has been Chelsea’s go-to man for penalties since his arrival from Manchester City. Usually known for his ice-cold composure every time he steps up to take the penalty kick, this time Palmer was spurned by a terrific save from the Leicester goalkeeper. Hermansen guessed correctly and got a strong hand to keep the ball out. It was a defining moment in the match and a rare sight for Chelsea fans, who had come to expect Palmer to convert every single time.

Palmer misses a penalty in the premier league for the first time ever 💔

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— Janty (@CFC_Janty) March 9, 2025

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The incident quickly became a hot topic on social media, with fans and pundits alike sharing their reactions. Many expressed surprise at Palmer’s miss, given his impeccable record.

Check out some of the best reactions here:

Cole palmer just missing a penalty is just so Awkward 😤#football #Chelsea
— Atamzy Official (@AChibuikem40337) March 9, 2025

Meet Mads Hermansen,

The first Man to save a Cole Palmer penalty. pic.twitter.com/tYOEPGbxhd
— Bantercliq (@Bantercliq) March 9, 2025

Cole Palmer when I captain him pic.twitter.com/SBUez6yGq5
— FPL Olympian (@FPLOlympian) March 9, 2025

The Streets will never forget Cole Palmer. pic.twitter.com/84T0QFvWx1
— Fondre (@UTDFondre) March 9, 2025

this cole palmer pen miss pic.twitter.com/1LwfItV0Bt
— samuel🇬🇭 (@cfc_sam11) March 9, 2025

They're saying Cold Palmer missed a pen??? pic.twitter.com/R9eE90Btt7
— Deng™ (@UTDDengv2) March 9, 2025

cole palmer this is how you score a penalty
pic.twitter.com/S0dCPr2lt3
— ⚡ (@UTDCJ_) March 9, 2025

Cole Palmer just missed a penalty kick pic.twitter.com/WlnkU6am4x
— silva (@b_michael_) March 9, 2025

Palmer’s goal drought continues

Beyond the missed penalty, Palmer has now gone over two months without scoring for Chelsea. His last goal for the Blues came on January 14th, and while his overall contributions have remained valuable, the lack of goals has been noticeable. Given Chelsea’s struggles this season, the Blues have relied on Palmer for attacking inspiration, and his failure to score in recent games has only added to the team’s inconsistency. While Palmer has shown great promise in his young career, the challenge now will be how he responds to this setback.

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