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Forget Estevao: Joe Cole names new Chelsea prodigy with high hopes behind the scenes

Joe Cole says Chelsea have high hopes for Mike Penders after the young goalkeeper impressed in their 2-0 win over Manchester United.

By Ben Goodwin · Football Fancast

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:42 PM

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Joe Cole revealed Chelsea insiders hold high hopes for young Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders.
Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge with goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer.
Penders kept a clean sheet and made three saves, including tipping a Bryan Mbeumo shot onto the crossbar.

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Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole praised goalkeeper Mike Penders following Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United on Saturday. Cole revealed that club insiders have told him the 21-year-old Belgian is an immense talent with significant potential behind the scenes.

Penders kept a clean sheet and produced a crucial fingertip save against Bryan Mbeumo while deputizing for the injured Emiliano Martinez. Chelsea secured the win through second-half goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer under manager Xabi Alonso, while 19-year-old Estevao Willian also impressed in his first league start.

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Forget Estevao: Joe Cole names new Chelsea prodigy with high hopes behind the scenes

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