Chelsea star Cole Palmer showcased his confidence and premonition skills, predicting a standout performance against Aston Villa—and delivering exactly that during Chelsea’s dominant 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
The Prediction
Ahead of the match, Palmer exchanged playful messages with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, a close friend and England teammate. The Instagram story shared by Palmer revealed their conversation:
- Rogers playfully wrote earlier in the week, “No goals against Villa.”
- Palmer confidently replied days later, “Player of [the] match is coming back with me.”
True to his word, Palmer scored Chelsea’s third goal and claimed the Player of the Match award for his stellar performance.
Match Impact
- Palmer’s goal was his eighth of the season, further cementing his status as one of Chelsea’s key performers this campaign.
- The win lifted Chelsea to third in the Premier League standings, two points ahead of reigning champions Manchester City.
- For Villa, the loss pushed them down to 12th, highlighting a gap in consistency for Unai Emery’s side.
What’s Next for Cole Palmer?
Palmer and Chelsea will aim to continue their strong form when they travel to face Southampton, who currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table, on Wednesday night.
For now, Palmer’s confidence, both on and off the pitch, continues to shine as he becomes a critical figure in Chelsea’s resurgence.
SOURCE: Goal.com