Palmer's Fresh Legs Give Chelsea Edge Over Title Rivals

After a summer snub, Cole Palmer returned to torment Fulham and spark Chelsea's title charge.

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What happened. Cole Palmer starred in Chelsea's 3-2 win at Fulham, scoring and assisting, looking refreshed after being left out of England's World Cup squad.

• Palmer twisted Fulham's Robinson 'like a pretzel'.
• Chelsea's XI had far fewer World Cup minutes than rivals.
• Palmer said he felt fresh after seven weeks off.

“I had like seven weeks off. Which I've never really had. I feel fresh.”

— Cole Palmer

Chelsea's fresher legs could prove decisive in the title race against more fatigued rivals.

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