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 have entered the decisive stretch of their season, now level on points with Newcastle in the race for a Champions League spot. Newcastle’s failure to win this weekend opened the door, and Chelsea capitalized with a 3-1 victory over Liverpool.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said Cole Palmer can do “what no one expects” after his penalty ended a 16-week scoring drought to help beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.Palmer looked back to his brilliant best and his goal in stoppage time was no more than a dynamic individual display warranted as the Blues landed a significant blow in the race to qualify for the Champions League.