Cole Palmer's Remarkable Rise to Golden Boot Contention

In the wake of Chelsea's outstanding 6-0 victory over Everton, all eyes are on midfielder Cole Palmer, who sensationalized his performance by netting four goals in the match. With these goals, he not only became the fourth player to score four times in a single Premier League match for Chelsea but also matched Erling Haaland in the race for the coveted Golden Boot.

Moving to Chelsea from Manchester City during the summer, the 21-year-old has shown a stunning leap in his scoring prowess. Despite never having scored a league goal prior to his transfer, he's now a leading contender for the division's top scorer with 20 Premier League goals this season.

Palmer's performance has shown significant improvement under Mauricio Pochettino's leadership at Chelsea. From scoring the 'perfect' hat-trick in the first half against Everton to converting his fourth from the spot, his four-goal tally showcases his scoring versatility.

His impressive statistics include becoming the first Chelsea player to score a first-half hat-trick in the Premier League and the second to score a hat-trick in back-to-back home Premier League appearances after Didier Drogba. He has also registered goals in seven successive Premier League appearances at Stamford Bridge, a feat no other Chelsea player has achieved.

Alongside his impressive Premier League debut season, Palmer's penalty conversion rate matches that of Yaya Toure, one of the competition's best.

Palmer's remarkable form positions him as a key challenger for the Golden Boot. Despite tough competition from notable talent such as Ollie Watkins and Mohamed Salah, the young midfielder's form does pose the question - Who would bet against him?

Fans alike are rallying for his inclusion in England's team, marking Palmer as a potential successor to Harry Kane. His rapid rise to prominence certainly puts him at the heart of discussions surrounding England's future football strategies.