Cole Palmer Names Haaland Premier League's Best Player

Chelsea's Cole Palmer has declared Erling Haaland the Premier League's best player, citing the Manchester City striker's physical strength and relentless goal-scoring. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Chelsea's Sunday clash with Sunderland, the England international said: "Haaland. He's very strong. Even at the World Cup, he scored for Norway. He always scores, and... yeah, that's why."

Haaland has dominated English football since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, breaking single-season scoring records and winning back-to-back Premier League Golden Boots. Palmer's endorsement carries weight—he himself exploded onto the scene last season with 22 league goals for Chelsea, earning PFA Young Player of the Year.

The timing adds spice: Chelsea face Sunderland this weekend while City's title defence continues. For Nigerian fans tracking the title race, Haaland's form remains the benchmark. He's already bagged 14 goals in 11 league appearances this season.

Is Haaland truly untouchable as the league's best, or does Palmer's own rise—plus the likes of Salah, Saka, and Odegaard—make this debate wider than one Norwegian goal machine?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/epl-hes-strong-cole-palmer-names-premier-leagues-best-player/