Pep Guardiola says Cole Palmer is one of the players of the season

Palmer has scored 25 goals this season, 11 of which have come in his last six appearances.

PLAYER OF THE SEASON? Cole Palmer has thrived since swapping Manchester City for Chelsea. Pic: Nigel French/PA

Pep Guardiola admits Chelsea’s former Manchester City starlet Cole Palmer has been one of the players of the season.

The City manager has also revealed the 21-year-old England midfielder had been trying to leave the Etihad Stadium for two years prior to his £42.5million switch to Stamford Bridge last summer.