Former Arsenal player Lee Dixon heaped praise upon Man City goalscorer Cole Palmer during the Community Shield on Sunday.
The 21-year-old scored on the 77th minute as City took control of the Community Shield clash but a late Leandro Trossard equaliser saw Arsenal take the match to penalties, with the Gunners winning.
Kevin de Bruyne and Rodri both missed their spot-kicks as Arsenal came out 4-1 victors in the shoot-out.
Speaking to ITV 1 during the clash, Dixon said that he believes Pep Guardiola has a ready-made replacement for Riyad Mahrez in Palmer.
'What a talent this fella is, Mahrez leaving is there an opportunity for him?' he said. 'He has had one chance already, absolutely no chance for Ramsdale, he bends it, absolutely brilliant.
'Gorgeous, gorgeous chance and he takes it. Could be the winner. Partey thought he had him, he used the defender's body and it just bends away.'
Speaking after the match, Palmer opened up on the defeat as he admitted his team were upset to lose on penalties.
'Very close, gutted to concede in last minutes, that's football and we pick ourselves up and go again,' he said before discussing his goal.
'When I received the ball Walker just said get at him, Pep told me to be myself, when I came inside I saw the far corner and thankfully went again.'
The 21-year-old has been linked with a loan departure this summer and continued to discuss his future, outlining his goals for the coming season.
He said: 'Have to see what the plan is for next season, see where I am playing and hopefully play as many games as possible.
'Hopefully we can win the treble again but that will be a difficult taks.The lads have been sharp in training and hopefully we can do it all over again.'
somadetyz
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man city
macacdkmsz
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I wish pep knows this.
tihbmostuz
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Manchester City is a good team since the presence of Guardiola and even an average player turns to a great talent automatically under Pep. There's nothing like a big deal with Palmer, it's just that Pep knows how to utilize them with his brilliant formation
sure
tihbmostuz
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this small boy can't replace ryad
vawaceknry
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Done ✅ City
ExpertinFootball
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olise is injured with kneel injury...and mancity av not made any bid..all na just speculation
Nope, Fabrizio as confirmed that they are following the situation closely 2 weeks ago. Yes, he is injured but he is still a good option, 21 with huge potential and very similar play style to that of Mahrez. Plus Raphinia is always an option as well. Either ways, Pep has confirmed that they are not done in the transfer market yet(when Gvardiol was announced) and I will confidently say that they will prioritise a replacement for Riyad.
InnocentTeddy
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mahrez can't be placed i fear that guy
ParisforMancity
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They have confirmed that they are after Palace's Olise so...
olise is injured with kneel injury...and mancity av not made any bid..all na just speculation
ExpertinFootball
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he is good but we can't still entrust him with first team football.. atleast he needs to b 23 years first or 24 b4 he can b trusted into dat position..we still need a replacement for mahrez
They have confirmed that they are after Palace's Olise so...
ClemJay
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Manchester City is a good team since the presence of Guardiola and even an average player turns to a great talent automatically under Pep. There's nothing like a big deal with Palmer, it's just that Pep knows how to utilize them with his brilliant formation
ChiloWest
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The photo never gets old 🤩
ParisforMancity
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he is good but we can't still entrust him with first team football.. atleast he needs to b 23 years first or 24 b4 he can b trusted into dat position..we still need a replacement for mahrez
jambash12
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don't worry
adewale1169
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Palmer is good but City always goes for high profile players