Sky Sports Mystic Cole Palmer! Chelsea star reveals conversation with England team-mate Morgan Rogers before delivering on his promise against Aston Villa.

What happened?

In an Instagram post, Palmer disclosed some private conversations he exchanged with close friend and fellow England international Rogers in the run-up to the game. Chelsea’s player predicted he’d be named man of the match against Villa, and he delivered with a 3-0 victory, scoring the third and final goal.

What Cole Palmer said:

Palmer shared a snapshot of his Player of the Match trophy and a discussion with Rogers from earlier this week.

The Villa player began it on Tuesday, writing, “No goals against Villa,” to which Palmer answered on Friday, “Player of [the] match is coming back with me.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Chelsea moved up to third in the Premier League rankings, two points ahead of reigning champions Manchester City. Palmer scored his eighth goal of the season and has six assists. Rogers’ Villa, on the other hand, has dropped to 12th.

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer demonstrated his clairvoyant abilities after delivering on his pre-match prediction with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.

What happened?

In an Instagram post, Palmer disclosed some private conversations he exchanged with close friend and fellow England international Rogers in the run-up to the game. Chelsea’s player predicted he’d be named man of the match against Villa, and he delivered with a 3-0 victory, scoring the third and final goal.

What Cole Palmer said:

Palmer shared a snapshot of his Player of the Match trophy and a discussion with Rogers from earlier this week.

The Villa player began it on Tuesday, writing, “No goals against Villa,” to which Palmer answered on Friday, “Player of [the] match is coming back with me.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Chelsea moved up to third in the Premier League rankings, two points ahead of reigning champions Manchester City. Palmer scored his eighth goal of the season and has six assists. Rogers’ Villa, on the other hand, has dropped to 12th.