Cole Palmer has admitted he felt a rush of emotions when he played against Manchester City for the first time on Sunday evening.

Palmer, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City over the summer, has established himself as a regular in the Blues squad, scoring four goals in his first eight games for the West Londoners. The winger also has as many assists.

Palmer struck from the penalty spot late-on, to rescue a point for Chelsea in the 4-4 draw against City when the visitors thought they were going to snatch the win, although he now says it felt odd playing against a side he represented for 15 years.

“Very, very strange,” Palmer told Sky Sports of facing his old side.

“First time I’ve played against City since I left, but I’ve got the utmost respect for the club that I spent 15 years at. It was nice to see some friends, unlucky not to get the win but it was a great game.”

On whether there are people who will be angry with him for helping Chelsea win against City, he said: “Yeah probably, got many City fans I know. But it’s the game innit.

“It was amazing, I was excited before the game to see some faces and show what I can do. It was a great game, we went behind a few times and bounced back.”