Cole Palmer's latest heroics have propelled him into the elite when it comes to goal contributions this season.
He Chelsea The star hit the target again 2-1 victory at Brighton on Wednesday, putting the Blues in a dominant position to qualify for Europe next season.
Cole expertly headed past Mauricio Pochettino's side at the Amex Stadium to record his 22nd league goal of the season.
His effort equaled Chelsea legend Frank Lampard's best scoring season for Chelsea in Carlo Ancelotti's 2009/10 title-winning campaign.
Palmer still has one more game to upstage Lampard and secure the club's return to Europe when Chelsea take on Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The 22-year-old has been in sensational form since his £40million move from city of manchester last summer.
So much so that only two players have registered more goals than him in Europe's top five leagues this season.
The top of the tree is Bayern Munich and the England striker Harry Kane who has a staggering combined 44 goals and assists in his first season in German football, although he will finish without a trophy.
Outgoing Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé He is next on the list with a total of 34 goals and assists for the French champions, ahead of his expected move to Real Madrid this summer.
Palmer's goal at Brighton means he has now earned his place on the podium in what has been an impressive season for the young star.
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Chelsea's late-season rise to the precipice of European qualification has been led by the versatile attacker who has scored 12 goals in his last ten league games for the Blues.
Pochettino has gone on record to explain how key the England international has been to Chelsea's resurgence, but it appears the feeling is mutual.
“That it is in our hands to get sixth place is something very important for us,” Palmer told BBC Sport after Wednesday's victory.
“Chelsea is a big club and everyone wants to finish above sixth place, but you have to look at where we were at the start of the season.
“Returning to Europe would be a step in the right direction.
“All credit to the coach. All the players love the coach and want to fight for him.”
