Liverpool fans may be fearing the worst ahead of their upcoming meeting with Chelsea given the stunning form of Cole Palmer.

Palmer has six goals and four assists from six Premier League matches so far this season, including four goals in 20 minutes against Brighton on Saturday.

On the same day, Arne Slot guided Liverpool to the top of the table with a 2-1 victory over Wolves at Molineux.

The Reds and the Blues have busy Octobers coming up, with the two English giants going head-to-head at Anfield later this month.

Palmer is behind only Man City star Erling Haaland in the scoring charts, although Liverpool ace Luis Diaz sits just one goal behind the Chelsea attacker.

Cole Palmer trusts former Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli from the penalty spot

It should be a thrilling encounter on Merseyside, where two of the most accomplished penalty takers in the game will come face-to-face.

Palmer netted from the spot against Brighton, with Anfield star Mohamed Salah scoring the winner against Wolves with a penalty.

The former has been discussing spot-kicks amid his latest heroics, with BBC Match of the Day asking Palmer to name one player to take a penalty to save his life.

“One penalty taker to save my life… I would [say myself] but I’ll say one just for the content,” said Palmer. “The one that comes to my head is [Mario] Balotelli.

“Have you seen his pens? I trust him. Go on YouTube and search his penalties. Actually maybe Ivan [Toney]. I don’t know, there’s a few.”

Mohamed Salah sends Liverpool top of the Premier League

Balotelli has enjoyed a roller-coaster career, with the Italian having shone for the likes of Manchester City, Inter Milan and Nice over the years.

Now 34, the striker last played for Turkish Super Lig club Adana Demirspor, having made 28 appearances for the Reds.

Liverpool now rely on Salah from the spot, although that could change next season with his contract set to expire next summer.

Tony Cascarino wants Bryan Mbeumo to replace Salah, with the Brentford attacker another competent player when it comes to penalties, while he also has five goals for the current campaign.

Arne Slot will, however, be solely focused on continuing his strong start to the season, with Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Brown praising Liverpool’s form under the Dutchman.