CURRENT REPORT BLOG On Saturday, Chelsea secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory away from home against Luton, concluding their final match of 2023 on a high note. The match saw Chelsea leading 3-0 until the 80th minute when Ross Barkley, a former Chelsea player, executed a precise header following a corner kick. Luton intensified the pressure with Elijah Adebayo scoring in the 87th minute.
Chelsea’s standout player, Cole Palmer, played a pivotal role in all three goals. Palmer opened the scoring with Chelsea’s fastest goal of the season in the 12th minute. Fifteen minutes later, he assisted Noni Madueke, who scored Chelsea’s second in a swift counterattack. Palmer further added to his tally in the 70th minute, cleverly rounding Luton’s keeper and slotting in a cheeky goal after an assist from Nikolas Jackson.
With this victory, Chelsea has secured two consecutive back-to-back wins, currently holding the 10th position with 28 points after 20 games.
