Chelsea’s draw against Manchester City was a treat for fans. The game, moreover, had its fair share of memorable highlights. An intriguing moment occurred when Cole Palmer playfully made a cheeky move toward his former teammates. The now Chelsea midfielder shared a hilarious moment when Erling Haaland shoved him while he was eavesdropping on City players.

Cole Palmer signed a $51 million deal with the Londoners in this transfer window. The player had previously risen through the ranks at Manchester City, and many expected him to become a staple at the Etihad. The Blues’ strategy to recruit such a starlet into the squad paid off, after he scored a goal in the dying minutes of a thrilling 4-4 draw.

What really happened between Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer?

Man City was awarded a free kick at the edge of the penalty area in the dying minutes of the game. Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias, and Bernardo Silva were engaged in a tactical discussion before the kick. At this moment, Cole Palmer discreetly strolled around his former teammates in an effort to listen to their chat before the free kick. A clip went viral on social media where Ruben Dias initially noticed him and Erling Haaland finally took matters into his hands.

The Norwegian star playfully dragged his former teammate away from the discussion with a smile. Previously, they shared the field 12 times. This instance brought back memories of their friendship from the earlier years. Cole Palmer said during the press conference, “‘I didn’t hear anything, I was just having a laugh, to be honest. I think Erling [Haaland]  found it pretty funny, I don’t think the others did.”

However, neither player had the last laugh despite making noteworthy contributions to the match. Goals and defensive mistakes culminated in a game that saw a flurry of goals from both ends.

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Chelsea vs Manchester City treated fans with a flurry of goals

Pep Guardiola’s men are still on the hunt to cement their position as the league leader this season. Erling Haaland scored a brace in the game to level the match in the second half. Furthermore, Rodri’s 86th-minute strike brought hope but Man City’s defenders sabotaged their chances of a win in stoppage time.

On the other hand, Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling made their presence felt for the Blues. Palmer scored the fourth goal for the Londoners from the penalty spot in added time to secure a draw. The starlet midfielder used this opportunity after Ruben Dias brought down Armando Broja in the box. Consequently, the match took a nail-biting finish with both side scoring four goals and sharing a point each.

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