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Cole Palmer and Chelsea is an ongoing love story. But the script is all too familiar.

A look at two generations of Chelsea number 10s: Chelsea's love stories with Eden Hazard and Cole Palmer and how they mirror each other.

By Kwaku Osafo · The Pride Of London

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Kwaku Osafo argues Cole Palmer's Chelsea journey mirrors former number 10 Eden Hazard's time at the club.
Palmer reached his 50th Premier League goal for Chelsea in a 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Both Hazard and Palmer transitioned into central roles and adopted the number 10 shirt for Chelsea.

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Writer Kwaku Osafo argues that Cole Palmer's impactful journey at Chelsea mirrors that of former talisman Eden Hazard. Following Chelsea's 2-0 victory against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, where Palmer scored his 50th Premier League goal for the club, the two players were seen conversing, highlighting a connection between two generations of Chelsea number 10s.

The piece draws parallels between Hazard joining Chelsea before taking on the number 10 shirt and Palmer following a similar path from number 20 to 10. Osafo suggests that both players transitioned roles to become vital attacking focal points and rescuers during their respective eras at the club.

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Cole Palmer and Chelsea is an ongoing love story. But the script is all too familiar.

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