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Published on 2024-02-16 14:15:50
Manchester City will be taking on Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium this coming Saturday in a Premier League match. With the excitement from their previous encounter earlier this season, this rematch is anticipated to be an absolute delight for football fans.
The first match between these two teams at Stamford Bridge in November was an intense 4-4 draw, with both teams taking the lead at different points in the game. It was Cole Palmer’s last-minute penalty that secured the draw for his former team, showcasing his composure under pressure.
Palmer, who is now 21 years old, will be returning to his former home ground when he faces City this weekend. He will undoubtedly be looking to make an impact once again.
In a recent pre-match press conference, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino shared some high praise for Palmer.
The Argentine said: “One staff member at the club said to me, ‘he’s from Manchester, but he looks Brazilian or Argentine!’
“He arrived and adapted very quickly. “He is smart, intelligent and cheeky.
“He is emotionally intelligent. He doesn’t care [about playing at City]. He will play well or not well but not because of pressure.”
With such high praise from the management, Palmer is expected to put on a strong performance in the upcoming game.
Palmer, who was highly regarded within City’s Elite Development system, experienced a disrupted season last year due to injuries.
Despite the opportunity to play a bigger role in the squad following the departure of Riyad Mahrez, he joined Chelsea after an enticing offer. Since then, he has proven himself as Chelsea’s standout player.
As he returns to the Etihad Stadium for the first time since leaving City, Palmer will be eager to make a statement and show that he deserved more playing time at his former club.
The upcoming match is undoubtedly set to be an exciting one, with Palmer’s return adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest. Football fans can expect a thrilling encounter between these two Premier League giants.
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