September 29th 2024.
On Sunday, Matteo Guendouzi scored Lazio's first goal against Torino. Despite now playing in Serie A, the French midfielder still seems to be keeping an eye on the Premier League. After scoring, he celebrated by mimicking the famous move of Cole Palmer, a current player for Chelsea. This seems to be a tribute to his time in the English league, where he made 82 appearances for Arsenal between 2018 and 2020.
Guendouzi's stint at Arsenal started off strong, but he quickly fell out of favor and ended up leaving for Marseille. He then made his way to Lazio, where he played 46 games in his first season with the club. In Sunday's game against Torino, the 25-year-old opened his account for the new season, helping Lazio secure a 3-2 victory in a thrilling match.
But Guendouzi wasn't the only player to pay tribute to Palmer's goal celebration on Sunday. Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers also found the back of the net and rubbed his arms as if feeling a chill. In fact, Rogers was the first to do the celebration, with Palmer following suit, as the England international revealed last season. According to Palmer, this move was inspired by his former Manchester City teammate, who did it while playing for Middlesbrough.
Speaking of Manchester City, Rogers was part of the team from 2019 to 2023, during which he played alongside Palmer. On Saturday, Palmer himself had the chance to showcase his signature celebration as he scored all four goals in Chelsea's 4-2 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge. This impressive performance brought his tally to six goals in six league games this season and a total of 28 goals in 39 Premier League appearances since joining Chelsea from Manchester City.
With such an impressive track record, it's no surprise that former Arsenal player Theo Walcott has taken notice of Palmer's talent. In fact, he even compared him to some legendary figures from Arsenal's history, saying that he sees glimpses of Dennis Bergkamp and Robin van Persie in his playing style. Walcott also praised Palmer's growth at Chelsea and believes he has the potential to become a Premier League legend. He even thinks that Palmer should be a regular in the England national team.
In conclusion, it seems that Guendouzi and Palmer share a special bond, both having played for top English clubs and now making their mark in European leagues. And with performances like these, it's clear that they will continue to have plenty of opportunities to celebrate goals in their own unique way.
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