The playmaker’s penalty was significant, but it was his bit of magic on the touchline that had people off their seats and believing again

Cole Palmer hit out at ‘social media idiots’ after the Chelsea star’s player of the match performance against Liverpool. Chelsea hosted the newly crowned Premier League champions on Sunday, needing a win to keep pace in the race for the Champions League.

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has hit out at social media “idiots and trolls” following criticism he has received in recent weeks, after ending his goal drought against Liverpool. Palmer had contributed only two goals in the Blues’ last 12 matches.