Palmer admits growing up as Man Utd fan

Hat-trick hero Cole Palmer scored twice deep into stoppage time on Thursday as Chelsea stunned Manchester United 4-3, all but ending United's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Erik ten Hag's men appeared set for a famous victory after storming back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 in a staggering game containing a combined 47 shots. But Palmer had the last word, levelling from the penalty spot in the 100th minute and then netting the winner moments later.

The 21-year-old has become a star for Chelsea but was asked an awkward question after making the Red Devils suffer. A picture of the England midfielder as a youngster in a United shirt was leaked and he was asked if he was a fan.

"Yeah, when I was growing up I was a United fan. I just think to try and do the same thing to each time. But I’ve scored away and a few here today, so I’m buzzing. I just try and take each game as it comes and show the Chelsea fans and everyone what I came here to do and that is just play football," he told reporters.