Cole Palmer said that “s--- happens” after being asked live on Sky Sports about the 18-match goal drought that he finally ended with a late penalty to seal Chelsea’s victory over Liverpool.

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.

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has hit out at social media “idiots and trolls” following criticism he has received in recent weeks, after ending his goal drought against Liverpool. Palmer had contributed only two goals in the Blues’ last 12 matches.