Updated On: 31 December, 2023 07:58 AM IST | Luton | AFP
Palmer scores brace as Chelsea survive late scare to beat battling Luton Town 3-2

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer (right) shoots to score against Luton Town on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
Cole Palmer struck twice as Chelsea survived a late scare to banish their away-day blues with a 3-2 win against Premier League strugglers Luton Town on Saturday.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side were in complete control when Palmer scored his second goal to put the visitors three up with 20 minutes to play. Palmer had opened the scoring at Kenilworth Road before Noni Madueke doubled Chelsea’s lead late in the first half. But former Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley netted to spark a spirited finish from third bottom Luton, who scored again through Elijah Adebayo in a dramatic finale.