Who is Cole Palmer? Pep Guardiola heaps praise on Man City's 18-year-old debutant

Man City vanced to quarter-finals of Carabao Cup on after beating Burnley 3-0 on Wednesday night. Two goals from Raheem Sterling and Ferran Torres' first goal for club earned Man City a crucial victory following ir 5-2 defeat against Leicester City in Premier League on Sunday. However, spotlight was on 18-year-old Cole Palmer, who was given opportunity to star in midfield alongside Kevin De Bruyne. Following game, manr Pep Guardiola waxed lyrical on debutant's performance as netizens took to Twitter to ask: "Who is Cole Palmer?"

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Who is Cole Palmer? Cole Palmer Man City career at youth level

Cole Palmer supported Man City ever since he could remember and joined club's youth team back in 2010. Palmer joined Man City at ir under-8s level and progressed through acemy groups before captaining under-18 team during 2019–20 campaign. On Wednesday night, Palmer's dream to play for Man City senior team came true as he me his first senior appearance for Cityzens in ir EFL Cup fourth round 3-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor. 

Having me his senior team debut for Man City, Palmer mitted that it was a proud moment for him. "I've been at this club since I was six years old, making my debut has been a dream come true", he said to reporters. In conclusion, midfielder ded: "I'm gl we got win and I just want to thank everyone that has helped me get to where I am right w."

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Man City news: Guardiola compares Palmer to Phil Foden

Cole Palmer began training with Man City first-team squ after lockdown last season and continued to train with big names this term. Although Palmer failed to score a goal or register an assist on his debut performance despite going close on a number of occasions, Pep Guardiola is of opinion that youngster has a bright future ahe of him. While speaking to reporters after win over Burnley, Catalan said, "He started off a bit shy but that's rmal because it was his first game."

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Guardiola n went on to draw comparisons between Palmer and one England's finest upcoming talents, Phil Foden, as he continued: "What I was most impressed about was his attitude. He is a humble guy, works a lot and with our counter-attacks, he was so instinctive, helping us run and he has an incredible finish on him, similar to Phil Foden." Guardiola also hinted that Palmer could make his debut in Premier League soon. 

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