Cole Palmer has warned that he feels like himself again ahead of Chelsea’s important showdown with Newcastle United, as the Magpies try to ‘learn lessons’ from the previous game.
Palmer scored his first Premier League goal since January in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over a much-changed Liverpool, bringing his side level on points with fourth-placed Newcastle. Palmer was voted man of the match at Stamford Bridge after contributing to all three Chelsea goals, creating the most chances (four), completing the most passes in the final third (13), and making the most interceptions (three).
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It was a reminder of what Palmer can do, not that Newcastle needed one after the England international hurt the black-and-whites in a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge back in October. Palmer not only opened the scoring, but he also played a key role in the Blues’ second with a superb pass to Pedro Neto in the build-up to the hosts doubling their lead.
Despite the fact that the Magpies defend as a team, Eddie Howe was the first to notice that a ‘outstanding talent’ was’really elusive on transitions’ that afternoon. Howe stated that his team ‘learned the lessons’ after ‘analysing and reflecting’ and will ‘pass that information on to the players.’ You can bet the hosts will be well-briefed at St James’ Park on Sunday following Palmer’s return to form.
“I’m happy to score, but it’s only one, and I’ve got to keep improving and trying to reach new levels,” Palmer told Sky Sports. “When you’re creating chances but not scoring, you’re letting your team down at the end of the day.”
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