Chelsea cult hero John Obi Mikel insists Cole Palmer cannot be compared to Frank Lampard despite the Blues forward’s remarkable first year in West London. In-form forward Palmer has shone in the opening months of the Premier League season and has already equalled a major feat achieved by Lampard at Stamford Bridge.

Cole Palmer produced an incredible solo performance during Chelsea’s 4-2 victory against Brighton on Saturday, becoming the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League match.

Four goals in the first half against Brighton, records stacking up. Cole Palmer is making a case to be considered the best in the top flight