Cole Palmer was the star of the show as Chelsea beat Liverpool to boost their hopes of securing Champions League qualification.
On Sunday, Chelsea produced a great team performance to win 3-1 at home to Liverpool.
The result in the Premier League means that Enzo Maresca’s side are still firmly in the hunt to finish in the top five positions, which will secure qualification for next season’s Champions League tournament.
Cole Palmer, 22, was magnificent throughout the league contest. He rounded off his masterclass display by scoring a late penalty, ending a run of 18 consecutive matches across all competitions without scoring.
Gary Neville was blown away Cole Palmer because of his contribution against Liverpool, describing him as the best player on the pitch by a distance
Michael Owen guarantees Cole Palmer doesn’t feel pressure
Michael Owen, the former Premier League striker, raved about Palmer’s influence in the win over Liverpool.
In particular, he explained that the Chelsea attacking midfielder doesn’t get weighed down by pressure because he thrives off being the talisman for his side.
Owen said via the Premier League’s official website (6:34pm, 4 May): “Cole Palmer was very good today, he deserved to be on the winning side. Chelsea deserved to win but Liverpool put up a performance, you can see they’re champions through their attitude today.”
Owen later commented on Palmer (6:49pm): “I can guarantee he doesn’t feel the pressure. If I go out onto the pitch and feel my team-mates are thinking we need you today, I feel as if I’m going onto the pitch as though I can’t fail. It’s a responsibility. It’s great to feel like you’re needed.”
| Minutes played | Goals | Total shots | Chances created | Touches in opposition box | Was fouled | Match rating |
| 90 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 9.0 |
Palmer was one of the standouts in the Chelsea player ratings versus Liverpool because he appeared to be back to his very best.
If the England star is fit and firing for the remaining Premier League games, we’re confident of the Blues getting over the line for Champions League football.
- Newcastle United (Away)
- Manchester United (Home)
- Nottingham Forest (Away)
Pat Nevin hails Cole Palmer after Chelsea’s win over Liverpool
Pat Nevin, the former Chelsea star, weighed in with praise for Palmer after his latest Premier League display.
Nevin told BBC Sport (6:10pm, 4 May): “There have been a few moments from Cole Palmer, but that looked like him at his very, very best.”
Nevin later commented on Palmer (6:27pm): “Brilliant moment for the fans, manager and the club because they needed the win. They all wanted Palmer to score, he’s been getting better for weeks and he has chosen just the right way to turn it on.”
Chelsea fans were worried about Cole Palmer after his display in Thursday night’s 4-1 away win over Djurgarden in the Conference League semi-final first leg.
However, the left-footed playmaker responded in the perfect way against Liverpool to remind everyone of just how much talent he possesses.
