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'That's the reason' - Cole Palmer explains decision to leave Man City for Chelsea and says transfer has 'paid off' after inspiring Blues to Newcastle win

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Palmer scored one and assisted another as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-newcastle-cole-palmer-raheem-sterling/bltb006367a89106cf4" target="_blank">he ended up being the standout Chelsea performer</a> yet again on Monday night. The English forward saw his goalward effort flicked home for the first before he struck an absolute piledriver to make it 2-1 in the second half. Substitute Mykhailo Mudryk got in on the action late on with a fine solo effort that ended up being the decider, but it was Palmer who earned himself Player of the Match for his efforts. Speaking after the game he explained his decision to join the Blues, as he remains optimistic over the club's project.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 21-year-old told <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1767313808886800509" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a> after the full-time whistle: "I thought I was ready to play football week in, week out and that's the reason [I joined Chelsea]. I just wanted to showcase my ability and thankfully it has paid off. It was a very difficult decision to leave City, I was there since six years old. I was ready to play football, had a chat with my family, had a chat with the club and moved to Chelsea."On the long-term project at Stamfort Bridge, Palmer issued a warning to any doubters: "I think there’s so much talent at Chelsea, the fans don’t see it, you guys [media] don’t see it. It’s only gonna get better I’m sure, if not next season the season after it’s a project, everyone’s young. You will see it sooner or later.”

WHAT PALMER SAID

Palmer's goal and assist on Monday takes him to 19 goal contributions in the Premier League and 26 across all competitions this term. His signing, alongside perhaps that of Malo Gusto, remains the standout piece of business from the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital era, as time and again he has proven himself to be the difference maker for Chelsea. His displays have also given him an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-on-the-plane-chelsea-shoo-in-england-euro-2024-squad/blt6165702565bb52b4" target="_blank">outside shot of an England call-up</a> for Euro 2024. Those chances were dealt a significant boost on Monday as Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate was at Stamford Bridge to watch his masterclass against Newcastle.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The England youngster will no doubt form a crucial part of Mauricio Pochettino's attacking line when they face Leicester in their next match, which comes in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday. Chelsea, alongside Wolves, were the only Premier League side to avoid a top-flight opponent in the last-eight, meaning they have a real chance of returning to Wembley for the second time in two months if they reach the semi-finals.

WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?

'That's the reason' - Cole Palmer explains decision to leave Man City for Chelsea and says transfer has 'paid off' after inspiring Blues to Newcastle win | Goal.com

Chelsea ace Cole Palmer has explained his decision to leave Manchester City last summer after leading the Blues to a 3-2 win over Newcastle on Monday.

&apos;That&apos;s the reason&apos; - Cole Palmer explains decision to leave Man City for Chelsea and says transfer has &apos;paid off&apos; after inspiring Blues to Newcastle win

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