Cole Palmer has revealed how his former Manchester City team-mates reacted to his cheeky attempt to listen in on a set-piece huddle during the thrilling 4-4 at Stamford Bridge.
A clip of the Chelsea star went viral during Sunday's clash, which saw him hilariously tried to sneak in on a group huddle as they discussed a free-kick in the dying moments.
As they talked through their options, a nonchalant Palmer could be seen strolling over before standing behind Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias to listen in to what Jack Grealish had to say.
Erling Haaland quickly noticed Palmer's antics and rushed over to push him away from the group in comical fashion.
And now the forward, who earned his first senior call up to the England squad this week, has looked back and laughed at the moment.
While on England duty, Palmer was asked about the incident and if he could hear what was being discussed by the City players. Palmer said: 'No I didn't hear anything, I was just having a laugh to be honest.'
Palmer then claimed one of his former team-mates saw the funny side of his antics while the rest were less than impressed.
Palmer continued: 'I think Erling [Haaland] found it pretty funny, I don't think the others did.'
It was Palmer's first appearance against City since securing a £47million move away from the Treble winners in favour of West London during the summer transfer window.
Palmer managed to score a stoppage-time penalty in the eight-goal thriller in what has been a fantastic start to the campaign for him personally.
ShubhankurSharma
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Chelsea will keep milking this draw against city😂. Nowadays, taking points off mancity is bigger than a trophy. Oh pep, what you've done to this league😂😂
SamiCamironezi
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Ten Hag has to send his player to be listening to tactics so Manchester United can win
VIKINGSB
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That was really funny 🤣🤣 to even think about that in the first place, Palmer...
lucas89
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Manchester City blood is still running in palmer Vain
Arickoe256
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Man cty to palmer when they missed the free kick. Come and tell us what you told to Chealse's defence
AFaixal
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Football should unite us not divide us. Don't hate just because we're on different teams.
footballloveronly
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Palmer is a talented player but he is clever too
Ogoo_dongreen
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Chelsea will keep milking this draw against city😂. Nowadays, taking points off mancity is bigger than a trophy. Oh pep, what you've done to this league😂😂
lol say same to arsenal 🤣 the way they celebrated the draw against Chelsea. poch what have you done to these teams that has been building for 4, 7 and 8 years plus in less than 6 months