Chelsea star Cole Palmer makes Manchester United prediction ahead of Old Trafford visit
Cole Palmer says he is relishing the chance to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time in his career.
The 21-year-old, who signed for the Blues from Manchester City over the summer for an initial £40million, is expected to play a part in Wednesday night's clash after impressing during Chelsea's recent tough run of fixtures.
Palmer has three goals in his last six Premier League appearances, scoring crucial goals against Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and former club City during last month's dramatic 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.
«I'm relishing the game,» he told the official Chelsea website. «I've never played at Old Trafford, so hopefully I play and score a few goals! I've got a few friends who will be there who are United fans. They will be in the United end. Then my other mates will be in the Chelsea end. A few of my family are City fans, a few are United. It'll be interesting.»
Palmer's switch from Manchester to London has so far worked out well, with the forward starting games more regularly for the Blues after making just two starts in the Premier League for City last season.
More game time has led to England manager Gareth Southgate calling him up to the Three Lions senior squad for the first time in November, with Palmer coming off the bench during Euro 2024 qualifying games against Malta and North Macedonia.
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Addressing his change in mentality since arriving in west London and looking back on his time at City, Palmer added: «I felt like I was ready to be playing every week a while ago. I didn't get the opportunities,
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