Chelsea‘s Cole Palmer played a pivotal role in securing a dramatic draw against his former club, Manchester City, and described the experience as “strange”, reported by GOAL. Palmer, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City on the summer transfer deadline day, scored the equalizing goal from the penalty spot in the 95th minute, denying the reigning Premier League champions a victory.
This marked Palmer's fourth top-flight goal for Chelsea, with all four coming from penalty kicks. Despite his perfect record from the spot, the 21-year-old revealed that he doesn't actively practice penalties during training, relying on his inherent ability and confidence in crucial moments.
Reflecting on the encounter, Palmer expressed his emotions, stating, “It was very strange since it’s the first time I’ve played against Manchester City. It was a long wait [to take the penalty] but I felt confident. I've had a few now. I kept focused. I won't say I work on penalties, because I don't. I just trust my ability.”
In this thrilling match, Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, faced an unwanted record, as it was the first time in his managerial career that his team both scored and conceded four goals in a single game.
What's next for Chelsea and Cole Palmer?
Looking ahead, Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea will face Newcastle United on November 25, while Guardiola's Manchester City is set for a challenging clash against Liverpool on the same day in the Premier League. The unexpected draw has added more excitement to the unfolding narrative of the Premier League season.
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