Cole Palmer

Palmer has been exceptional since a £42.5m summer transfer fo Chelsea - so, how must City be feeling about letting him go?

Pochettino's wide players were key to Palmer's fantastic four-goal haul on Monday, providing perfect balance across each flank

Chelsea may have triumphed comfortably, but Mauricio Pochettino was left exasperated by his players bickering over who should take a penalty

Palmer is three years younger than Juan Mata at his Chelsea peak and six younger than Eden Hazard in his triumphant swansong at the club

Palmer's rise in the 2023-24 season has turned him from a prospect on the fringes to a star with a genuine chance of going to Euro 2024

Stoppage-time goals, penalty heroics, wild celebrations – Tuesday's win over Newcastle felt big for Chelsea's new manager

Nkunku had been earmarked as the brain of Chelsea's attack, a role that has been assumed in his injury absence by Cole Palmer

Palmer's style of play and ability on the ball allow Chelsea to be more flexible

Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino remain a work in progress but their performance against the champions felt like a significant step forward

Mauricio Pochettino has given the former Manchester City youngster the opportunity to shine and he is repaying his manager already

Chelsea’s surprise deadline day addition has immediately shown both his and Chelsea’s judgment was sound…

The 21-year-old forward is moving to Stamford Bridge for first-team action - he will excite fans but has much to prove

Lee Carsley's team have reached the final of the European Under-21 Championship - The Athletic takes a look at their standout performers

Manchester City's midfield setup in the Carabao Cup caused Liverpool problems and played a large part in Pep Guardiola's side winning

After the World Cup exertions, Manchester City's win over Liverpool was the perfect way for them to return to action