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.

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