"Very Good" - Cole Palmer Names Who He Thinks Is The Best Player In The Premier League
BACK David Tully Nov 14th 2026 Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer has picked Man City striker Erling Haaland as the Premier League's best player. In an interview with Sky Sports, where he was asked to choose his favourite, Palmer was prompted by journalist Joe Thomlinson to explain his choice, and he replied: "Very good.
Even in the World Cup for Norway, every time he scores - that's why." Palmer appeared to be so certain of his choice that he started writing down Haaland's name even before the full question had been read out by Thomlinson. Haaland has been a phenomenon since joining Man City The Norwegian international made an immediate impact after arriving from Borussia Dortmund for £51m in the summer of 2022.
Haaland broke the Premier League record for the most goals scored in a single season (36) during his first twelve months at the Etihad. He also contributed massively to Pep Guardiola's side securing a historic treble.
Subsequent seasons have seen him rack up 176 goals in total for the Cityzens, and he is now just 84 behind the club's all-time record scorer, Sergio Aguero. What does the future hold for Haaland?
Of course, there is a large cloud hanging over City at the moment, amid potential sanctions for multiple breaches of the Premier League Financial Fair Play rules. Haaland himself has not commented on his future, but his father has.
There are rumours that there is a release clause in his contract, and asked about those reports, Alf-Inge said: "No, I can't discuss the players' or Erling's contracts. I don't wish to comment on that.
I think we should wait for the appeal results."
In the meantime, while the appeal process plays out, Haaland is continuing to do what he does best - scoring goals.
He has found the back of the net 14 times in 14 appearances so far this campaign. Want more news on Man City?
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