Cole Palmer said he'd set me up a goal for me – now I can't wait for Chelsea dream at Wembley

Carney Chukwuemeka has revealed Cole Palmer told him before the match that he would assist him in Chelsea's victory against Leicester City last weekend.

The Blues escaped a scare against the Foxes to ensure a place in the FA Cup semi-finals, where they will take on the tournament favourites Manchester City. With the match level at 2-2, after a fightback from Leicester, Chukwuemeka combined really well with Palmer to put Chelsea back ahead. Noni Madueke wrapped up the game moments later with a piece of individual magic.

Such a move that led to Chukwuemeka's second goal of the season – and for Chelsea – showcased a real sense of understanding between the midfielder and Palmer. And by the sounds of it, it is not a fluke.

«Even in training, we are always finding each other and linking well,» Chukwuemeka said to Chelsea's official website of his relationship with Palmer. «So as soon as I played it to Cole, I knew I was getting it back.

»He even told me before the game that when I came on, he would assist me. So we have that combination together and we can build on it.

«It was an amazing feeling, honestly. I didn't know what to do after I scored, how to celebrate. But I've got great teammates who pushed me towards the fans.»

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It has been a really difficult season for Chukwuemeka on an individual level. After starting the first two matches of the Mauricio Pochettino reign, disaster struck for the 20-year-old on August 20 at the London Stadium.

Chukwuemeka was purring with confidence after scoring his first goal for the club with a fantastic strike