By Our Sports Correspondent
The thrilling tale of two EPL penalty takers – Yaya Touré and Cole Palmer. Let’s dive into their impressive records in the English Premier League.
Yaya Touré’s Record*
Yaya Touré, the former Manchester City midfielder, boasts an impeccable record of scoring 11 consecutive penalties in the Premier League without missing
Cole Palmer’s Record*
Cole Palmer, the 22-year-old Chelsea attacking midfielder, has now surpassed Touré’s record. Palmer has successfully converted 12 out of 12 penalties in the Premier League, cementing his reputation as a penalty specialist.
Palmer’s Record-Breaking Moment*
Palmer broke Touré’s record by scoring his 12th consecutive penalty in Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Tottenham. Palmer’s penalties were expertly taken, with his second goal being a stunning Panenka .
A Panenka is a type of penalty kick in football (soccer) where the player, instead of kicking the ball with power, gently chips it down the middle of the goal, often deceiving the goalkeeper who has committed to diving to one side.
The Panenka is named after Antonín Panenka, a Czech footballer who famously used this technique to score the winning penalty in the 1976 European Championship final against West Germany.
The Panenka has since become a popular and iconic way for players to take penalties, requiring great skill, confidence, and nerves of steel.
