Man City fans make painful admission about Cole Palmer for the first time after Chelsea vs PSG

Cole Palmer delivered a standout performance for Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, scoring two goals and assisting another in a 3-0 victory. This display served as a reminder to his former club, Manchester City, of why they may have erred in letting him go in 2023.

Palmer's success since leaving Manchester City is noted as a rare instance of a player flourishing after departing Pep Guardiola's team, prompting even City fans to admit he made the right decision. Multiple Manchester City supporters expressed their views online, with one stating they were glad he left, believing he would have remained a "bit-part player" at City instead of starring against teams like PSG.

Another fan acknowledged Palmer went for a high fee but gained the opportunity to be the main player at Chelsea, something unlikely at City, expressing happiness for him. A third supporter suggested other young City players like Oscar Bobb and Nico Gonzalez should follow Palmer's example and leave if they don't get sufficient playing time next season, calling Palmer's departure "the BEST decision of his career."

Other fan reactions included one admitting it was difficult but pleasing to see Palmer succeed elsewhere, another praising his mental sharpness and ability to perform in finals, and a sixth defending Palmer's talent by pointing out his lack of starting opportunities at City (only two Premier League starts in the 2022/2023 season) prevented him from building momentum, despite doing well when he played.

The article concludes that Palmer's risk in leaving City has paid off, leading Chelsea to a surprise Club World Cup victory and earning praise from City fans. Statistics highlighted his excellent performance against PSG, including his brace, assist, two chances created, five touches in the opposition box, two passes into the final third, and three successful dribbles.