The Match of the Day hosts, Lineker, praised Palmer for his outstanding performance against the Toffees. This is not the first time Lineker has commended Palmer’s performances this season, calling him the best player and recognizing his potential to continue excelling. On Twitter, Lineker also mentioned Palmer as a contender for Player of the Year and expressed admiration for his performance in Chelsea’s win against Everton.

Carragher joined in the praise during half-time, lauding Palmer’s skill and composure in scoring a goal against a tough Chelsea season. In other news, Mirror Football has created a new WhatsApp community where members can receive daily content, special offers, promotions, and advertisements from Mirror Football and its partners. Privacy Notice is available for those interested.