Cole Palmer equals the impressive feat last achieved by Chelsea legend Eden Hazard with his latest magic against Bournemouth.

Cole Palmer has become the first player since Eden Hazard to score 20 Premier League goals in consecutive seasons for Chelsea.

The 22-year-old scored the first goal the blues in their Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.

Nicolas Jackson did an excellent job of running through the Cherries midfield and finding palmerwhose ending was fresh and calm.

He has now been involved in 20 goals in the Premier League this season, with 14 goals and six assists in Chelsea colours.

He is only surpassed by Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, who leads with 31 goals, 18 goals and 13 assists.

Palmer still has a way to go to match his efforts from last season when he scored 33 league goals.

However, he is the first Chelsea player to score 20 or more Premier League goals and assist in consecutive campaigns since Danger.

The Blues legend did it in his first three seasons at the club after signing from Lille, which were in 2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15.

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