Chelsea youngster Kenedy rifles home the quickest Premier League goal of the season

The Brazilian’s strike against Norwich arrived after just 39 seconds at Carrow Road.

Norwich City v Chelsea - Barclays Premier League - Carrow Road Kenedy's goalbound strike. Adam Davy Adam Davy

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CHELSEA’S BRAZILIAN WINGER Kenedy took just 39 seconds to open the scoring against Norwich City tonight.

The 20-year-old cut inside and drill the ball into the bottom corner less than a minute into the game at Carrow Road — making it the fastest Premier League goal this season.

39 - Kenedy scored after 39 seconds against Norwich, the quickest Premier League goal of the season. Rapid.
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Diego Costa doubled the away side’s lead but Nathan Redmondhalved the deficit with 22 minutes to play and the game ended 2-1 to the Blues.

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