Tag: Cole Palmer

Chelsea may have just repeated their Cole Palmer masterstroke
26Jun By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Chelsea may have just repeated their Cole Palmer masterstroke

Chelsea made arguably the best signing of any club in European football last summer when they coaxed top Manchester City prospect Cole Palmer to arrive at Stamford Bridge for a cool 42.5 million pounds. Although that is a significant financial investment to make on a player who wasn't a clear-cut starter at the time, Palmer has proven to be a true transfer bargain less than a year later and is much more than just a clear-cut starter for Chelsea in 2024. Palmer is Chelsea's best player since Eden Hazard, and there's a case to be made that he's the best player in the Premier League based on what he did last season, scoring 22 goals with 11 assists as an attacking midfielder. Chelsea have already signed a player in summer 2024 whom they hope can be just as special to their attack in ...
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Even an Arsenal icon thinks Cole Palmer is better than Bukayo Saka
26Jun By Joe SorianoNo Comments
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Even an Arsenal icon thinks Cole Palmer is better than Bukayo Saka

The England national team did what they usually do in the group stages, which is play thoroughly uninspiring football yet skate by to the knockouts because of the ease of their group. Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer proved to be a rare bright spot off the bench in their most recent 0-0 draw to Slovenia, making the most of a 19-minute cameo. Frustratingly, Palmer, who scored 22 goals with 11 assists for Chelsea last season, has yet to start a match for England at Euro 2024, but, at this point, everyone is clamoring for him to enter the XI. Clearly, Palmer and Anthony Gordon should be starting for England as attacking difference-makers coming off seasons in which they were the best players in the Premier League at their respective positions. Palmer is getting support fro...
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Chelsea fans have to be fuming at Gareth Southgate more than anyone
23Jun By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Chelsea fans have to be fuming at Gareth Southgate more than anyone

To the surprise of essentially nobody, the England national team has been a lethargic disappointment thus far at Euro 2024, which is typical of any side coached by Gareth Southgate. Pundits and fans around the world have chimed in, too, regarding the state of an unwatchable England side that has been wasting some of the finest talents in world football like Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. England are undefeated on paper, but their 1-0 win over Serbia and 1-1 draw with Denmark were far from convincing. There are concerning warning signs that the Three Lions are playing below their potential. Although Southgate has led England to a World Cup semifinal and Euro Final, England have been empty-handed and, quite frankly, lucky to have drawn teams that enabled them t...
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The best England lineup includes Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon but not Phil Foden
20Jun By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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The best England lineup includes Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon but not Phil Foden

The England national team survived their opening fixture against Serbia with a 1-0 win, thanks to a winning goal and a much-hyped performance from Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham. Although Jude wasn't the only standout for England - center back Marc Guehi arguably had an even better performance - there weren't many bright spots in the attack and midfield, truth be told. Gareth Southgate has, once again, been taken to task for his lineup selection, as England had some unorthodox starters and controversial snubs. Going forward, if everyone is at full strength (circling lone left back Luke Shaw here), this is the best England national team lineup for the remainder of Euro 2024. Defense GK Jordan Pickford LB Luke Shaw CB Marc Guehi CB John Stones RB Kyle Walker Part ...
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Premier League Young Player of the Season Rankings: Michael Olise joins the elite, Jarrad Branthwaite sneaks in
10May By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Premier League Young Player of the Season Rankings: Michael Olise joins the elite, Jarrad Branthwaite sneaks in

The 2023/24 Premier League season will come to a close after two (or three) more matches are played by each team, and the title race is even more nail-biting than it was last season. As the season winds down, it's time to take stock of the best players in the league, and here is a special focus on the best young players of the 2023/24 Premier League season. Whereas the official awards sponsored by Hublot looked at players older than 23, this list will be a U23 list, making it a little more focused on top young talent. There are still a couple of legitimate overall Premier League Player of the Season candidates in here, but the likes of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden have been filtered out. So here are the best young players of the 2023/24 Premier League season. 5. Everton CB ...
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