Cole Palmer must start in the No.10 position for Chelsea, says Paul Merson (Picture: Getty)Paul Merson says Cole Palmer is being ‘wasted’ by Liam Rosenior on the wing and needs to start in the No.10 role when Chelsea return to Premier League action against Manchester City. ‘At the moment, he’s playing out on the right, he gets the ball and he’s never ever going to run past the full-back. It comes amid widespread reports linking Manchester United with the Manchester City academy product. ‘They’ve got Port Vale in the FA Cup this weekend and then it’s the big against Manchester City, it’s a massive game. You get experience by losing four games on the trot and then going and beating Port Vale and Manchester City.

Source: Metro March 30, 2026 21:01 UTC