- Palmer crowned PFA Young Player of the Year
- Asked by GOAL to settle Messi v Ronaldo debate
- Would choose himself to take life-threatening penalty
Getty/GOALVIDEO: Cole Palmer settles Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo debate... as he picks HIMSELF to take life-threatening penalty

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.

Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.

DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.

Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Palmer spoke to GOAL at the PFA awards this week and was asked to answer the toughest question ahead of receiving his coveted award. The timeless debate over who is the greatest between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo was settled by the 22-year-old, who picked the Argentina World Cup winner over the Champions League icon. Chelsea's top goalscorer from 2023-24 also chose himself to step up and take a penalty if his life was on the line.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Palmer scored nine times from the spot in the Premier League last term so has a strong case to step up and take a penalty with anything on the line. The nine-cap England international has a mix of both Messi and Ronaldo to his game, including the ability to drift past opponents effortlessly before unleashing a powerful strike CR7 himself would be proud of.
Getty WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?
Following his successful night out in London, Palmer will return to Chelsea as they prepare for an away trip to Wolves in the Premier League this weekend. The Blues lost their opening fixture 2-0 against champions Manchester City but will fancy themselves to get some points on the board in the Midlands.
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