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CHELSEA fans hailed Cole Palmer after his audacious skill against Manchester United.

The England international, 22, was largely kept quiet at Old Trafford on Sunday as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw.

Cole Palmer brilliantly nutmegged Manuel Ugarte with a superb piece of skill
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Cole Palmer brilliantly nutmegged Manuel Ugarte with a superb piece of skillCredit: X
Chelsea fans were in awe of the England international's moment of genius
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Chelsea fans were in awe of the England international's moment of geniusCredit: X

But Palmer, 22, still showed his class with one eye-catching moment up against Man Utd's new signing Manuel Ugarte.

Neither side were able to keep hold of possession as the ball bounced around in an ugly passage of play.

Eventually, it dropped to Palmer who feinted to take it one way and then fed the ball through Ugarte's legs.

He then found space and played a pass to start a Chelsea move.

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And the piece of skill was not missed by Blues supporters who were quick to heap praise on their talisman.

One said: "He actually owns every Manchester United player."

Another added: "Nutmeg with a ball that's still in the air is wild 🤯."

A third replied: "Nah, this guy is an exceptional baller.";

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While a fourth responded: "Pure skill from Palmer. That was icy."

Palmer has already scored seven goals and assisted 5 in 12 games this season.

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He has continued his fine form from his opening campaign at Chelsea where he racked up 42 goal contributions in 48 matches.

Chelsea sit fourth in the Premier League table, above Arsenal on goal difference - who they face at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

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