• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
All but one Man City player shook Cole Palmer's hand before Chelsea game

Home> Football> Football News> Man City

Updated 18:30 17 Feb 2024 GMTPublished 17:55 17 Feb 2024 GMT

All but one Man City player shook Cole Palmer's hand before Chelsea game

An unfortunate incident.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

All but one of Manchester City's starting XI shook Cole Palmer's hand just before kick-off against Chelsea - although the reason behind it was purely accidental.

Palmer is returning to the Etihad Stadium for the first time since his £42.5 million move to Chelsea last summer.

And while the attacking midfielder struggled for regular game time under Pep Guardiola, he has flourished as a key member of Chelsea's side this term.

Advert

The 21-year-old has 16 goal contributions already in the Premier League this season, with 10 of those goals, in just 20 appearances.

And he will be hoping to increase those figures against City and dent his former club's ambitions of retaining their Premier League title for the third consecutive season.

Before the match, Palmer's former team-mates all shook hands with the English midfielder as they waited in the tunnel.

Advert

Rodri was the first to do so, with nine other players in City's starting XI following suit.

But Palmer only turned around to face the path in which City players were walking once the first player had gone down the tunnel.

That meant goalkeeper Ederson was the unfortunate player to miss out on a handshake, as he didn't see the 21-year-old while focusing his gaze straight ahead.

You can watch the clip below.

Advert


There is, of course, no bad blood between the pair, who were on close terms before Palmer's deadline day exit to Stamford Bridge.

After City won the UEFA Super Cup in August, the Brazilian shot-stopper was seen showing Palmer how to correctly lift the trophy that both players played a key role in winning.

Advert

But they will hope to get one over on each other at the Etihad Stadium tonight, with Chelsea desperate to back up Monday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, while City are keen to keep track with Liverpool at the top of the table following the Reds' 4-1 win over Brentford on Saturday afternoon.

Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports

Topics: Manchester City, Ederson, Premier League, Football, Cole Palmer, Chelsea

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Advert

Advert

Advert

  • Cole Palmer's Cryptic Comment on Kobbie Mainoo Post Gets Fans Talking
  • Cole Palmer was given unique contract by Chelsea no other Premier League player had before Man City intervention
  • Cole Palmer 'wouldn't pass' to one Man City player during training and Pep Guardiola's reaction sums it up
  • Cole Palmer reveals blunt WhatsApp message he sent Man City teammates once Chelsea move was confirmed

Choose your content:

5 mins ago
27 mins ago
an hour ago
  • Getty ImagesGetty Images
    5 mins ago

    UEFA Crown New Winners of Men's Euros as Major Change Made

    They have been recognised as a European Championship winner.

    Football
  • George Wood / Stringer via GettyGeorge Wood / Stringer via Getty
    27 mins ago

    Federico Chiesa's Reaction to Liverpool Champions League Squad Omission Revealed

    Arne Slot has left the Italian winger out for their European campaign.

    Football
  • Crystal Pix/MB Media / Contributor via GettyCrystal Pix/MB Media / Contributor via Getty
    an hour ago

    John Terry Reveals Why He Wants Liverpool to Win Premier League This Season

    The former England star has given his thoughts on the 2025/26 Premier League title race.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    an hour ago

    Forest Remove Player From Premier League Squad Days After Postecoglou Joins

    Nottingham Forest have made a change to their Premier League squad

    Football