Thiago Silva sets new Chelsea record with Man City goal
Thiago Silva is the brand new owner of one of Chelsea's all-time records following his goal in the club's 4-4 draw with Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. The Brazilian centre-back cancelled out Erling Haaland's opening goal in the first half, with the lead swinging back and forth until Cole Palmer scored a 94th minute penalty against his former club to ensure that the points would be shared at the end of a pulsating contest. Silva joined Chelsea in 2020 shortly before turning 36 but has clocked up more than 120 appearances in just over three years at Stamford Bridge since. His age is why Sunday's goal against Manchester City was so significant. At 39 years, one month and 21 days, Silva is now the oldest player ever to score for Chelsea. It broke a record that had stood for 76 years, dating back to 1947 when former England international Dick Spence found the net aged 38. Thiago Silva is a Chelsea history-maker / Robin Jones/GettyImages LISTEN TO THE LATEST...