Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has dismissed his critics on social media as "idiots" and "trolls" after scoring his first goal since January in the 3-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.

There was a moment before kick-off when the Chelsea players went into a huddle linking arms, as so many teams do. Cole Palmer was there. But his hands were by his side.

Cole Palmer finally ended his long goal drought as Chelsea battled to a huge 3-1 win over much-changed champions Liverpool in the Premier League.Man-of-the-match Palmer netted a last-gasp penalty to settle late nerves at Stamford Bridge and seal a massive result in the race for a top-five finish and Champions League qualification next season,