Cole Palmer reflects on 'madness' of Chelsea's epic win over Manchester United - 'It’s crazy'

Cole Palmer has described Chelsea’s dramatic 4-3 win over Manchester United as “madness”.

Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues trailed 3-2 heading into eight minutes of added time at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea were given a lifeline when Diogo Dalot lost his footing and fouled Noni Madueke in the area when falling to the floor.

After a lengthy check by VAR, the penalty was awarded and Palmer stepped up to score his second spot kick of the night to draw Chelsea level.

Blues fans inside Stamford Bridge had hardly had time to digest the leveller when they were celebrating again, as a Palmer shot from the edge of the box flicked off Scott McTominay and beyond Andre Onana as the hosts pinched the three points.

Palmer strode off with the match ball tucked under his arm and gave his thoughts to TNT Sports.

“We were 2-0 up and then like last week, silly mistakes,” Palmer said. “But when the eight minutes got added on it gave us a lift.

“Yeah, madness.

"We need to try and win as many games as possible and to win like that there is nothing better.”

Palmer added that the third goal handed belief to the Chelsea players that they could snatch the win.

“We thought when we scored, the fans lifted us and we lifted ourselves and the gaffer said there were two minutes left so we thought we’d go for it,” Palmer said. “Thankfully we scored.”

Palmer beat Onana twice from the spot, sending him the wrong way on both occasions, and the former Manchester City man gave off an air of confidence about his abilities from 12 yards.

“I’ve taken many penalties.” he said. “I am not going to miss penalties, touch wood.

"It’s crazy. I am buzzing.”

Eyebrows were raised when Palmer turned his back on City to join Chelsea last summer, but he is letting his football do the talking.

“I just try and take each game as it comes and show the Chelsea fans and everyone what I came here to do,” Palmer said.

The win lifted Chelsea into 10th in the table, with their next outing being a trip to Sheffield United on Sunday.

Joe Cole was full of praise for Palmer, and urged Chelsea to make him the focus of a rebuild.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Cole said: “Because there are no experienced players around, you are looking for someone who has got something magical.

“It’s like when we see Jude Bellingham, when we watch him play we feel he’s not a 20-year-old. It’s the same with Cole Palmer.

“He has been remarkable, I would say signing of the season.

“He has taken this team by the scruff of the neck.

“Build a team around him, you know he won’t be found wanting.”

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