Kovacic: Ex Chelsea Star ‘Celebrates’ Palmer’s Goal Against Man City After Fracas With Jackson

• Chelsea and Manchester City played an eight-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge
• Both teams saw some players reunite with their former teams and colleagues
• Mateo Kovacic was caught with an awkward moment after Chelsea's equaliser

Mateo Kovacic was caught in the moment after Cole Palmer equalised for Chelsea to make it 4-4 in the additional minutes of the second half.

The Blues stood their ground against the best team in the world, Manchester City, and fought hard to take a point from the game even though their performance deserved more.

Chelsea had two former City stars in their ranks; Cole Palmer and experienced winger Raheem Sterling, both of whom scored against their former club.

The Citizens also had a former Blue, Kovacic, who joined last summer for an initial £25 million, per BBC Sports - a fee that could rise to £30mil if some add-on conditions are met.

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Kovacic ‘celebrates’ Chelsea’s equaliser

Pep Guardiola’s men took a late lead through Spanish midfielder, Rodri but in added time, Ruben Dias fouled Armando Broja and conceded a penalty, which Palmer converted.

As seen in a video shared on social media, Kovacic initially celebrated before probably realising he had switched teams and walking away from the scene before anyone noticed.

Nicolas Jackson shushed Kovacic

Meanwhile, a melee ensued after Chelsea were awarded a penalty, with many unhappy at Dias’ tackle on Broja, who missed most of last season after a serious knee injury.

As seen in a video shared on X by Londons First, Senegalese striker, Nicolas Jackson squared up to the Croatian midfielder before making a shushing gesture at him.

The Chelsea star scored in his second consecutive game after netting a hat-trick in the 4-1 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur last Monday.

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Palmer tried to 'steal' City's tactics

Sports Brief also reported on Palmer peeping inside City's huddle when his ex-teammates were discussing a free kick in a dangerous area in the additional minutes.

Dias sniffed him out before Erling Haaland pushed him away, with both players laughing before Jack Grealish uttered something inaudible at the young attacker.