Chelsea gaining “momentum” at this stage of the season is “impressive” as “every game is a final” now, says fan and YouTuber Nina Hristova.
The Blues took three crucial points in their 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge over newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday.
It leaves Enzo Maresca’s side sitting fifth in the table, on the same points as Newcastle and three ahead of Nottingham Forest – both teams they face in the final three games of the campaign.
“When we have been so up and down, so inconsistent this season, to gain this momentum at this point has been so impressive. Credit to Maresca for setting us up the way he did,” Hristova told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
“Yes, some might say it wasn’t very ‘Premier League champions’ of Liverpool the way they played but, ultimately, I think Chelsea deserve a lot more credit. From defence, to midfield, to attack, we were very, very impressive.
“Cole Palmer was exceptional. It was the Palmer we have been missing in the last 18, 19 games of his goal drought. Palmer brings so much more than goals and assists in this team and he showed that yesterday.
“Even if he hadn’t scored that penalty, I think we still would have all walked away and said Cole Palmer was perhaps the deserved player of the match because he was so crucial in the build-up. His through-balls, his vision, he is really, really like no other. A great boost of confidence for him.
“St James’ Park anytime of the year is a difficult place to go, but every game is a final. We are competing with Nottingham Forest and Newcastle, so we can definitely go there with a bit of confidence.”
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