Cole Palmer Wants Retribution Against Pep Guardiola & Manchester City for Selling Him to Chelsea

With the Manchester City vs Chelsea clash right around the corner, the spotlight will fall on Cole Palmer. Having started his career with the Cityzens, the English midfielder has been in exceptional form this season with the Blues, scoring ten goals and providing six assists. His unwavering zeal seems fuelled by a desire to underscore the immense potential that Pep Guardiola may have overlooked.

Rewinding to 2023, Manchester City chose to part ways with Palmer after he spent three years in its ranks. Looking at his track record during that time reveals limited opportunities; out of numerous challenges orchestrated on the field, he could only appear in 41 matches and accomplished a score count restricted to six. But today’s narrative is markedly different as the 21-year-old has turned over a new leaf.

Cole Palmer’s target is to remind what Pep Guardiola has been missing

Ahead of this key contest, Palmer engaged candidly in a pre-match interview. When asked if he was relishing the opportunity to show Pep Guardiola what he was capable of, the Englishman responded, “Yes, I just try to do that every game, so we’ll see…” Departing Manchester City was not something the Wythenshawe-born had ever desired.

While on Sky Sports, he openly expressed his reluctance to permanently separate from his childhood club. His initial intention was merely a one-year loan before making a triumphant return. However, this plan never materialized due to the team’s decision leading him onto an alternative path with Chelsea. Now, the midfielder seems fixated on seeking retribution against the Spanish manager.

This determination displayed itself strikingly during the previous Manchester City vs Chelsea encounter. It was none other than Palmer who clinched a dramatic leveler with his injury-time penalty shot at the 95th-minute mark; denying Pep Guardiola’s squad of securing all three points by drawing level at an exhilarating scoreline of four goals apiece.

It will be intriguing to witness what he brings to the table for the clash on Saturday. Also, considering Mauricio Pochettino recently showered praises on him while drawing comparisons with Lionel Messi, Palmer’s self-assurance is likely soaring.

Chelsea boss praises Palmer’s immense potential

A few weeks ago, Mauricio Pochettino publicly showed his support for the young athlete. “I prefer him on the pitch, at the moment,” said the Argentine and furthered that although Palmer is not currently working at his maximum potential because of his youthfulness, he sees future promise in the rising star.

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Pochettino also examined unrealistic expectations, saying, “No, I think he cannot score in every single game. If he did, we should maybe not call him Cole Palmer, we should call him maybe Leo [Messi].” It remains to witness whether Palmer will succeed in making Pep Guardiola regret selling him.

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