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Cole Palmer will take all the attention when Manchester City and Chelsea clash in the semifinal of the Emirates FA Cup at Wembley.
As the two Premier League giants, Manchester City and Chelsea, prepare to lock horns in the Emirates FA Cup semifinal at Wembley, all eyes will be on one man - Cole Palmer.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who was once touted as the next big thing at the Etihad, made a surprise £45 million move to Chelsea last summer, much to the dismay of the City faithful.
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Cole Palmer: Chelsea’s hero joins Premier League legend Yaya Toure in elite group
The young star inspired Chelsea's 6-0 thrashing of Everton with a four-goal haul at the Bridge.
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Pep Guardiola blames Cole Palmer for Manchester City exit
Palmer will come face-to-face with his old employers at Wembley for Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final.
Man City vs Chelsea - Cole Palmer takes the spotlight
Many have criticised the club's decision to let go of such a promising talent for what some consider a relatively low fee.
Now, Palmer will have the chance to prove his former employers wrong as he reunites with his academy mate, Phil Foden, on the Wembley turf.
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The two young stars, who once shared the same dressing room, will be on opposite sides as they battle for a place in the FA Cup final.
City, the defending champions, will be determined to retain their crown and maintain their dominance in the domestic cup competition. Pep Guardiola's side will be eager to bounce back from their recent UEFA Champions League exit and keep their treble hopes alive.
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However, Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea will be no pushovers. The Blues have been in impressive form of late, and they will be keen to continue their recent unbeaten run against City.
With Palmer, who has contributed 35 goals across competitions this season, in their ranks, Chelsea possess the firepower to upset the reigning champions.
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The ‘Cole Palmer derby’ promises to be a thrilling encounter, with the young midfielder set to add an extra layer of intrigue to the proceedings.
Both teams will be desperate to come out on top and secure their place in the final, but it remains to be seen which side will have the last laugh.
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