Chelsea Fans Left Stunned as Noni Madueke Attempts to Take Penalty from Cole Palmer in Match against Man Utd
In a thrilling match between Chelsea and Manchester United, Chelsea fans were left in shock as Noni Madueke attempted to take a crucial penalty from Cole Palmer. Madueke, who came off the bench, brilliantly won a spot kick in extra time when Chelsea was trailing 3-2. However, Palmer, who had already converted a penalty earlier in the match and had been Chelsea’s main penalty taker throughout the season, stepped up to take the shot.
It was an unexpected moment for the Chelsea supporters, who witnessed Madueke approach Palmer to try and claim the penalty as his own. Stand-in captain Trevoh Chalobah and Enzo Fernandez had to intervene and pull Madueke away from Palmer. The incident left fans surprised and one fan even remarked, “Madueke actually went up to Palmer to try and take the pen.” Another fan added, “Fighting to take the penalty and putting more pressure on Palmer.”
Madueke has been successful with both of his penalty attempts this season, while Palmer has a perfect record of eight out of eight penalties converted. Palmer had already put Chelsea 2-0 ahead from the spot after Conor Gallagher opened the scoring. However, United fought back with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes, turning the game on its head before Palmer scored another late penalty to equalize. He then secured the victory for Chelsea by hammering home the winner from a short corner.
Despite Chelsea’s victory, it was a closely contested match. The Blues had a total of 28 shots compared to United’s 19, with ten of those shots being on target for Chelsea. Erik ten Hag, the under-fire manager of Manchester United, claimed that his team was hard done by in the match. He stated, “Yes we started poor, kicking the ball away and defending poorly. But you saw we were dominating the game and it was brilliant how we played — we deserved to win the game. But, you cannot give it away like we did and we have to manage this game better.”
However, fans were confused by ten Hag’s comments and questioned if he had watched the same game. The thrilling encounter showcased the determination and resilience of both teams, but ultimately it was Chelsea who came out on top.
In a match filled with drama and excitement, the attempted penalty takeover by Madueke added an unexpected twist to the story. It highlighted the competitive nature within the team and the pressure that comes with taking penalties. Nevertheless, Palmer proved his composure and skill by converting two crucial penalties to secure the victory for Chelsea. The incident will undoubtedly be remembered by Chelsea fans as a moment of intense competition within the team, but also as a display of unity and strength in their pursuit of victory.