May 16th 2024.
On Wednesday evening, Cole Palmer scored his 22nd Premier League goal of the season, giving Chelsea the lead in their match against Brighton. After the game, Palmer expressed his admiration for manager Mauricio Pochettino, stating that the players "love and want to fight" for him.
The victory over Brighton marked Chelsea's fourth win in a row and moved them up to sixth place in the table. With one game left in the season, they are three points ahead of both Manchester United and Newcastle United. There is still a chance for Chelsea to secure a spot in the Europa League if they can defeat Bournemouth and Tottenham loses to Sheffield United.
According to Palmer, the strong end to the season is a testament to the team's support for Pochettino. The manager's future at the club will be evaluated by the hierarchy this summer, but the players are fully behind him. "We needed the three points," Palmer said in an interview with Premier League Productions. "It was hard towards the end and throughout the match, but to get the three points and for it to be in our hands to get sixth place is big for us. Hopefully we can do it."
Palmer acknowledges that while Chelsea is a big club, their goal was to finish higher than sixth. However, considering their position at the start of the season (13th and 12th in previous seasons), securing a spot in Europe is a step in the right direction. He credits Pochettino for the team's success, stating that the players "love the manager and want to fight for him."
When asked about the possibility of a sixth-place finish being considered a success, Pochettino remains uncertain. He expresses frustration with the constant focus on rumors and speculation, stating that the most important thing for him is winning games. Despite facing challenging circumstances throughout the season, Pochettino is determined to lead Chelsea to victory.
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