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

There was a moment before kick-off when the Chelsea players went into a huddle linking arms, as so many teams do. Cole Palmer was there. But his hands were by his side.

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.