Cole Palmer had the final say at Stamford Bridge on Sunday night — and not just on the pitch. After burying a 95th-minute penalty in Chelsea’s stunning 3-1 victory over Liverpool, the 22-year-old silenced critics and ended a frustrating 18-game goal drought that stretched back to January 14, 2025.

The win was huge for Chelsea in their push for Champions League qualification, but for Palmer, it was also deeply personal. After weeks of questions, criticism, and pressure from fans and pundits, he delivered when it mattered most.

Speaking to the club’s official website after the game, Palmer didn’t shy away from the emotions behind the moment. “I felt normal. S— happens… sorry for my language!” he said with refreshing honesty. “I went three months without scoring, but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team.”

Palmer’s raw post-match reaction wasn’t just about form — it was a direct response to the noise that’s built around him during his dry spell. The former Manchester City academy product has faced his fair share of online criticism this season, but made it clear he’s not letting it get to him.

“Social media nowadays is full of idiots, the trolls, and whatever. I don’t pay any attention to that,” Palmer stated. It’s the kind of no-nonsense attitude Chelsea fans admire — a young player who isn’t afraid to speak his truth while delivering on the pitch.

Palmer has been one of Chelsea’s standout performers this season, and even through the goal drought, his work rate and creativity haven’t dropped. But for a forward, goals are the currency — and getting back on the scoresheet was a much-needed boost.

“I’ve scored today, and I’m happy,” he continued. “But it’s only one, and I’ve got to keep improving and try and reach new levels.”

That’s the mentality Chelsea fans will love to hear. Not content with just ending the drought, Palmer is already thinking ahead, pushing himself to elevate his game in the final stretch of the season.

With Champions League qualification now within reach and Palmer rediscovering his scoring touch, Chelsea are finding form at just the right time. And if Sunday night is anything to go by, Cole Palmer is ready to silence the trolls — with his boots, not his words.