After Chelsea’s dominant 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Cole Palmer had some fun at the expense of his close friend Morgan Rogers. Palmer, who was named the Premier League’s Man of the Match, was a standout performer, contributing a goal and an assist to secure all three points for his team.
Following the match, Palmer took to Instagram to share a humorous exchange with Rogers, which had taken place on Snapchat. In the private conversation, which likely occurred before Sunday’s game, Rogers jokingly told Palmer that he wouldn’t score any goals against Villa. Palmer’s playful response was to assure Rogers that the “Player of the Match” award was headed his way, a prediction that turned out to be spot-on. The Instagram story featured a snapshot of the Snapchat conversation, with Palmer’s Man of the Match award visibly displayed in the background.
The two players share a strong bond, having previously been teammates in Manchester City’s academy. Their friendship has been a topic of discussion recently, with Rogers joking earlier this season about Palmer allegedly “stealing” his iconic goal celebration. In an interview, Rogers confirmed this, admitting, “Yeah, it’s true [that Palmer stole my celebration],” but added with a smile, “I’ll let him have it. He’s scored 40 goals or something ridiculous. Can’t really argue with that, can I?”
Rogers, who now plays for Villa, has had a solid start to the season with five goal involvements in 13 Premier League appearances. However, Palmer’s form has been exceptional, with eight goals and six assists in just 13 top-flight games, showcasing his growing importance at Chelsea.
As Chelsea prepares to face Southampton on Wednesday at St Mary’s, Palmer will be looking to further build on his impressive tally and continue his strong performances. The playful back-and-forth with Rogers highlights the camaraderie between the two friends, but also serves as a reminder of Palmer’s rising prominence in the Premier league.