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Fulham's Raul Jimenez Overtakes Yaya Toure as EPL's Best Penalty-Taker

Fulham's Raul Jimenez Overtakes Yaya Toure as EPL's Best Penalty-Taker

Fulham's Raul Jimenez made history in the English Premier League by becoming the most successful penalty-taker, overtaking the legendary Yaya Toure. Jimenez coolly dispatched a penalty at Old Trafford, marking his 12th successful penalty out of 12 attempts, surpassing Toure's previous record of 11 out of 11.

The flawless spot-kick record was highlighted in a statistical analysis released by the EPL website. Despite the pressure of the moment during Fulham's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, Jimenez displayed ruthless efficiency and calmness.

Other notable perfect penalty takers in the EPL include Dimitar Berbatov and Bryan Mbeumo. Jimenez's impeccable record of not missing a penalty in 26 attempts showcases his mental strength and simplicity in approach.

The match also saw Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick extend his perfect start with Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time goal sealing the victory.

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