In the 20th round of the Premier League and the final game of the end of 2023, Chelsea won 3-2 away at Luton Town and picked up a valuable three points. Especially in the context of the general loss of points by other strong teams in this round, this victory is particularly crucial. While Chelsea are still 19th in the league, the win is all the more significant given the impressive performances of Newcastle, Brighton, West Ham and Villa this season.
Review of the game,Palmer's performance was undoubtedly the focus。His two goals and an assist in the game not only showed his shooting skills, but also his composure and determination in key moments. His second goal, in particular, was a perfect interpretation of attacking football. For Chelsea, Palmer has undoubtedly been a key man this season, not just in terms of stats, but also as a leader on the pitch.
So far this season, Palmer has become the second-most Under-21 player in the top five leagues, a feat that is a testament to his quality and potential. In contrast, other new-generation players such as Enzo and Nkunku, who have been out of action for a short time due to injury, have also shown good form since their return, which is undoubtedly a big positive for Chelsea's future.
It has to be mentioned that Chelsea's defence still needs to be strengthened. Despite the offensive momentum in this game, the problem of conceding two goals in a row on the defensive line is still prominent. Fortunately, in the end, the team stabilized the situation and maintained the victory. For Pochettino, balancing attack and defence in the upcoming FA Cup and league will be a challenge he will have to face.
In addition, the game also reflected the diversity of Chelsea's attacking end. In addition to Palmer's impressive performances, we also saw the liveliness of Madueke and Colwill, who put a lot of pressure on opposition defence with their breakaways and crosses down the flanks. Such a multi-point flowering is undoubtedly a positive sign for Chelsea.
Overall, although Chelsea's overall performance this season has been up and down, the victory in the final game at the end of the year has undoubtedly given the fans and the team a huge amount of confidence and inspiration. In both cup and league battles, Chelsea need to be more consistent, especially defensively. Hopefully, in the next games we will see a more balanced and resilient Chelsea. After all, young talent like Palmer has shown us that the Blues have a promising future.