December 1st 2024.
On Sunday, the game between Chelsea and Aston Villa was full of excitement as Cole Palmer took the spotlight with his stellar performance. Not only did he score a goal, but he also assisted in securing the team's victory with a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge. As a result, he was awarded the coveted Premier League Man of the Match award.
After the game, Palmer took to social media to share a playful exchange between himself and his friend and former teammate, Morgan Rogers. The two had a private conversation on Snapchat, which was captured and posted on Palmer's Instagram story. In the chat, Rogers had confidently predicted that Palmer would not score any goals against Villa. But Palmer had the perfect response, teasing his opponent by letting him know that the Man of the Match award was coming home with him.
And indeed, Palmer's prediction came true as he proudly displayed his award in the background of the Snapchat conversation. It's worth noting that Palmer and Rogers have a close friendship, having played together in Manchester City's academy. But that didn't stop them from having some friendly banter on social media.
In a recent interview, Rogers had jokingly claimed that Palmer had stolen his signature celebration. However, he graciously admitted that Palmer deserves it, considering his impressive goal-scoring record of 40 goals. Rogers himself has been performing well for Villa this season, with five goal involvements in 13 Premier League games. But Palmer has been on another level, scoring eight goals and providing six assists in just 13 matches.
Palmer will be looking to continue his impressive form on Wednesday when Chelsea takes on Southampton at St Mary's. And with his current track record, it wouldn't be surprising if he adds to his tally of goals and assists. As for his friendly rivalry with Rogers, there's no doubt that it will continue to add some extra fun and entertainment to the game.
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