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      Cole Palmer spotted running away from Stamford Bridge as baffled Chelsea fans ask ‘where is he going?’

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      CHELSEA fans were left baffled after they spotted Cole Palmer running away from Stamford Bridge.A video shared on social media showed the Blues star wearing a hoodie and shorts running through a crowd of fans while holding a phone to his ear and another in his hand.Cole Palmer was seen running away from Stamford Bridge in a social media video released todayCredit: XPalmer was seen wearing a black hoodie while holding a phone in each handCredit: XFans chased after the Chelsea star outside of the BridgeCredit: XIt is not clear when the video was takenCredit: XFans were seen running after Palmer in the bizarre clip.The 22-year-old starred during today’s 1-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge.However, it is unclear when the video was taken.Regardless, fans were left baffled by his appearance in the video by the club stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReacting on social media, one fan said: “What’s going on?”A second said: “New meme template dropped.”A third added: “Lmao! The team bus left him behind.”Another said: “What’s he doing?”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgePalmer continued his rotten run of form on the pitch against the Toffees, earning the WORST Chelsea rating in SunSport’s player ratings for the game.Nicolas Jackson’s strike was enough to earn Chelsea the three points, but Palmer put in a particularly poor display by his usually lofty standards.’Reminded me of Gerrard at Liverpool’ – Cole Palmer told he needs to LEAVE Chelsea and has outgrown the club alreadyAnother blank today means Palmer has now failed to score in his last 17 games, while Jackson’s goal ended his 13-game streak.Manager Enzo Maresca had said before the match that the England international’s problem was “mental” and not tactical.He said: “For sure it’s a mental thing, it’s not tactical or technical.”Cole is still the player who scored 14 goals in 20 games. The style is the same, the manager is the same, the club is the same. Nothing has changed around Cole. It’s just mentally in this moment.“You can see he’s a little bit worried because he wants to help the team. You can see he’s struggling a bit on that. “But he showed how happy he was after Fulham. It’s just a matter [of whether] we can win games. For sure he’s going to score goals.Read More on The Sun“If you go back game by game, he had at least every game one or two chances, so it’s not about how the team is playing.”The early kick-off win had moved the club up to fourth in the Premier League, although a 3-0 win for Newcastle over Ipswich later on saw them dropped back down to fifth.Cole Palmer’s goalless run is now up to 17 gamesCredit: Rex More

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      Crystal Palace fans break Wembley rules after 30 SECONDS after engulfing Wembley in smoke by sneaking in flares

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      CRYSTAL PALACE fans broke strict Wembley rules just 30 seconds into their FA Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa by letting off flares.The Wembley pitch was covered in smoke as flares were sparked by supporters.Crystal Palace fans let off flares during their FA Cup clashCredit: RexThe Wembley pitch was covered in smokeCredit: GettyIt took several minutes for the smoke to clear but play was able to get underway.Bringing flares and pyrotechnics into football stadiums in the UK is prohibited.It is illegal to possess pyrotechnics, and their use can lead to prosecution.The rules state: “It is illegal to bring them into stadiums and there are consequences for anybody who breaks the law and ground regulations. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Anyone caught possessing or using pyrotechnics will be reported to the police and prosecution could result in a permanent criminal record. “The pitch must remain safe for players, managers and match officials, just as the stands should be for supporters.”Strict checks were in place at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final but a small number of Palace fans managed to evade them.A Wembley Stadium spokesperson said: “The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke devices inside or outside Wembley Stadium is prohibited and illegal.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“We will work with the police to identify those individuals who brought pyrotechnical devices inside the stadium for today’s semi-final fixture and ensure further enforcement action is taken.”Palace fans similarly set off smoke flares ahead of their last FA Cup semi-final clash – against Chelsea in 2022.Awkward moment Aston Villa keeper refuses to move out of net and let kids take penalties at half-time of Crystal Palace clash Oliver Glasner’s side reached the FA Cup final for the first time since 2016, when they were beaten by Manchester United at Wembley.The Eagles dominated the game, winning 3-0 under the famous arch.Palace reached the semi by winning 3-0 at Fulham in the quarter-final, having also overcome Millwall, Doncaster and Stockport. More

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      Wrexham promoted to Championship with wild scenes as fan invade pitch and Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively starting party

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      WREXHAM have won promotion to the Championship after beating Charlton 3-0.The Red Dragons created history by winning three consecutive promotions after beating rivals Charlton to secure second place.Wrexham have won promotion to the ChampionshipThere was a pitch invasion at full-time as fans held aloft their heroesRyan Reynolds was in attendance to celebrate the occasionCredit: ReutersWrexham have achieved three consecutive promotionsCredit: PAThe actor got into the party spirit ahead of kick-offCredit: APHe mingled with fans and posed for photosCredit: APThe Hollywood actor served drinks to supporters ahead of kick-offCredit: ReutersSam Smith scored twice to seal the three pointsCredit: PASam Smith netted twice after Ollie Rathbone opened the scoring on a momentous day at the Racecourse.Fans celebrated promotion by running onto the pitch before holding up their heroes on their shoulders.Reynolds beamed alongside co-owner Rob McElhenney, with the acting pair both flying into North Wales to celebrate the achievement.Reynolds joined the fervent fanzone pre-match and enjoyed a beverage from behind the bar.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe also served drinks to supporters and took selfies with adoring fans.The Hollywood actor was joined in North Wales by his wife Blake Lively.The actress shared a photo of herself with Reynolds, which she captioned: “Let’s go boys @wrexham_afc.”Reynolds re-shared the post, saying: “Let’s go jet lag. (Never going to sleep).”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSReynolds, 48, is a popular figure at Wrexham and often buys drinks for fans when he attends matches.In December Reynolds bought a round for an entire pub alongside Channing Tatum.Danny Devito celebrates Wrexham’s last-gasp win over Barnsley as he watches from virtual stadium in LAReynolds has previously watched Wrexham alongside David Beckham and Will Ferrell.He admits the promotion run-in has wreaked havoc on his nerves, claiming he has developed “an eight-inch ulcer in my stomach”.He said: “I have, literally, like an eight-inch ulcer in my stomach right now because it’s the end of the season. “They just can’t do it easy, like just one year let’s do it without having receding hairlines all around. We’re all losing it. Stress [is] killing us.”There was a fervent atmosphere at the RacecourseCredit: ReutersReynolds revealed the promotion run-in has made him a bag of nervesCredit: APReynolds’ wife Blake Lively has also headed to Wales for the game against CharltonReynolds took to the pitch pre-matchCredit: PA More

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      Wolves 3 Leicester 0: Cunha inspires hosts to big 3 points to leapfrog Man Utd in table against already-relegated Foxes

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      MATHEUS CUNHA netted his 15th Prem goal of the season as Wolves brushed aside Leicester to leapfrog Manchester United. The Brazilian playmaker is a summer target for the Red Devils and lashed home a first-half opener at Molineux. Matheus Cunha (right) netted the opener as Wolves cruised to victory over LeicesterCredit: PAThe Brazilian fired home during a one-sided first half at MolineuxCredit: PAJorgen Strand Larsen doubled the hosts’ lead just after the breakCredit: GettyJamie Vardy won a second-half spot-kick after being felled by Jose SaCredit: AlamyLeicester, already relegated following a dismal season, struggled to cope with the hosts for much of the afternoon.And Jorgen Strand Larsen smashed in a deserved second shortly after the break.Jamie Vardy announced earlier this week he will leave the King Power at the end of the season.The former England forward hasn’t netted for over three months – but was given the perfect opportunity after being felled in the box by Jose Sa.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLVardy took the spot-kick but was foiled by the Portuguese stopper.To compound the Foxes’ misery, Rodrigo Gomes netted a late third, leaving Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men with just one away win in their last 15 attempts. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKVardy missed from the spot as the misery continued for LeicesterCredit: PACunha is a summer target for a host of Prem clubs and now has 15 goals this seasonCredit: GettyRodrigo Gomes wrapped up the points late on in the West MidlandsCredit: PA Jamie Vardy reveals best XI he’s played with at Leicester with huge snub to England stars and entire current squadFULL REPORT TO FOLLOW.Most read in Football More

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      Premier League history made as Ipswich RELEGATED to Championship… but Newcastle tighten grip on Champions League

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      IPSWICH’S relegation to the Championship was confirmed as Newcastle ensured a perfect return for Eddie Howe after his health scare.Goals from Alexander Isak, his 26th of the season, Dan Burn and Will Osula secured a 3-0 victory on their manager’s comeback after his pneumonia battle.Ipswich confirmed Premier League history with their relegationCredit: ReutersAlexander Isak saw Newcastle strengthen their Champions League hopes as he kickstarted a 3-0 drubbingCredit: PADan Burn rose highest to nod home Toon’s secondCredit: AlamyWilliam Osula added his first Premier League goal for the MagpiesCredit: AFPWith Ipswich’s relegation, it is the earliest ever that all three relegated teams have been confirmedCredit: ReutersWhile that moved them third and bolstered their Champions League hopes, Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys were condemned to the second tier after ill-discipline caused their implosion.Despite all the odds being stacked against them, Ipswich looked anything but overawed and took the game straight to Newcastle.Dan Burn escaped lightly after his loose pass was pounced on by Jack Clarke, whose resulting shot just took a nick of Fabian Schar to divert it an inch the wrong side of the far post.Liam Delap, perhaps auditioning for a potential summer switch to the North East, had a strike blocked before he latched onto a Schar error only for the Swiss star’s recovery block. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNewcastle were flat and just could not get going, but a harshly disallowed goal on 22 minutes finally got a bee in their bonnet.Harvey Barnes knocked a cross towards the back post where the Brazilian stood his ground and turned his back as Alex Palmer darted out, only for the keeper to bounce off the Toon captain and fall to the ground after the slightest nudge.Frustration was growing around St James’ both in the stands and on the pitch as another VAR check was needed to clear both Town skipper Sam Morsy and Joe Willock after a coming together. The visitors were sitting deep, not allowing Isak to get behind.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKIn fact, the hotshot Swede had to wait until after half hour for a sniff, firstly heading over Harvey Barnes’ cross and within a minute there were more groans as he volleyed high off target from Jacob Murphy’s knock in.Up the other end, Johnson had just gone into the book for simulation after diving over the legs of Dan Burn 20 yards out and seven minutes later he was off after tugging at Isak.Gary Neville tells Eddie Howe clear reason why he should QUIT Newcastle for ‘next step up’ in his careerKieran McKenna was furious as he was forced to sacrifice ex-Sunderland winger Clarke to bring on defender Ben Godfrey.The atmosphere was white hot now but his brave Tractor Boys refused to buckle as Luke Woolfenden denied Guimaraes the opener on the line and Sandro Tonali crashed an effort off the crossbar.Ipswich were on the ropes and desperate for the break but their hard work was further undone by another lack of discipline.Murphy got the wrong side of Julio Enciso and was sent flying after a pull, allowing Isak to send the resulting penalty kick past Palmer.Chants of “Premier League, corrupt as f***” rang out from the away end and at least their second half collapse ensured they won’t have to endure any more apparent injustice next term.Already facing a mountain to climb, things got even worse for Ipswich as their top-flight status was swept away in a Toon tidal wave.A short corner routine resulted in Kieran Trippier floating a cross towards the back post for giant Burn to nod in and double the advantage.Murphy’s long-ranger curled just wide as it turned into one-way traffic and the third eventually arrived.Osula, only on the bench for a matter of minutes, rose highest to head home Trippier’s corner for his first top-flight goal for the club.It should have been four, but Bruno Guimaraes hooked the ball high over the crossbar with the goal-gaping.Anthony Gordon also forced Palmer into a diving stop in the dying seconds but they were forced to settle for three as their focus switches to next week’s trip to Brighton.Read More on The SunAlthough the one downside for Newcastle and Howe was a booking for his assistant Jason Tindall during the second half.The man dubbed ‘Mad Dog’ had been on best behaviour while covering for Howe during his sickness, but this third caution of the campaign means he will be banned from the touchline against the Seagulls. More

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      Southampton 1 Fulham 2: Sessegnon nets dramatic winner to complete comeback as Saints still risk worst-ever Prem season.

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      SOUTHAMPTON may be already relegated, but they gave this a fair go.The Saints were four minutes away from avoiding the lowest-ever Premier League points tally.Fulham produced second-half comeback to boost hopes of European qualificationCredit: GettyRyan Sessegnon came up with the goods in the 92nd minuteCredit: RexClub captain Jack Stephens up the Saints 1-0 upCredit: ReutersEmile Smith Rowe’s deflected strike dragged the visitors levelCredit: ReutersBut Fulham produced second-half comeback to boost hopes of European qualificationClub captain Jack Stephens headed Southampton into an early lead in the 14th minute at St Mary’s.Before Emile Smith Rowe’s deflected strike dragged the visitors level in the 72nd.And Uefa Conference League-chasing Fulham’s persistence finally paid off.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRyan Sessegnon’s cracking header snatched a dramatic late winner in added time.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Newcastle SMASH Ipswich as Tractor Boys are relegated, Fulham BEAT Southampton late on

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      SATURDAY’S Premier League action has concluded after five thrilling matches.In the early kick-off, Chelsea beat Everton as Enzo Maresca’s Blues regained their position back inside the Champions League spots. Ipswich’s fate was officially sealed as they were relegated back to the Championship following a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle, as the Toon move up to third.Elsewhere, late drama saw Fulham beat Southampton 2-1 and Brighton scored twice at the death to overcome West Ham 3-2.And Wolves brushed aside already relegated Leicester with a 3-0 drumming.Follow our live blog below…View from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkAll over at Newcastle and so is Ipswich’s top-flight status.After a bright start, their ill-discipline left them with a mountain to climb in the second half following Alexander Isak’s penalty just before the break.Dan Burn and Will Osula made it three and now Ipswich can start planning for a promotion assault next term.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Thomas at St Mary’sDespair and yet another defeat for Southampton (2-1) after Emile Smith Rowe and Ryan Sessegnon score second-half goals to overturn Jack Stephens’ opener.It looked as if Saints would get the point they needed to avoid being bracketed with Derby County as the worst Premier League team ever, but Sessessgon struck in the 92nd minute.Copy linkCopiedFT: Southampton 1-2 FulhamAt half-time you wondered whether Southampton were going to get a long-awaited victory at St Mary’s.However, Fulham seemed to spark into life after the break and constantly looked a good threat when attacking.Smith Rowe got them back on level terms before Sessegnon grabbed a winner for Marco Silva’s side.Copy linkCopiedFT: Wolves 3-0 LeicesterA comfortable win for Vitor Pereira’s side who dominated this match from start to finish.Cunha was pulling the strings and he was simply too good for this Leiicester side to stop.Vardy missed a penalty for the visitors, following his social media comments, he may want to practice what he preaches in the future.Copy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich It is all over at St James’ Park and it is an emphatic win for returning boss Eddie Howe.Ipswich failed to register a single shot on target in this match, underpinning why they are getting relegated.The Tractor Boys have been treading water for some time in the Premier League and were severely out of their depth.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brighton 3-2 West HamWhat a second-half this was at the Amex Stadium.The Hammers dominated this game after the restart and managed to completely turn the game on its head.In the final stages of the game, The Seagulls threw caution to the wind and grabbed two late goals to seal victory.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 1-2 Fulham90+2. Finally the visitors have got the goal they craved.Traore has caused all sorts of problems since coming on for Fulham and it was his cross into the box that was headed home by Sessegnon.It looks like The Saints are heading for yet another defeat.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGoal – Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham)Copy linkCopiedBrighton 3-2 West Ham90+5. What a turnaround by The Seagulls in this match.Brighton have a corner and Gruda works it to Baleba on the edge of the box.He drills a superb shot into the bottom corner as the Amex Stadium erupts deep into added time.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Carlos Baleba (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedWolves 3-0 Leicester85. Cunha has tormented The Foxes all afternoon.His ball into the box picks out the advancing Gomes, who drills a right-footed shot into the bottom corner of the goal.The Foxes look like they could do with the season ending as soon as the full-time whistle goes.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves)Copy linkCopiedBrighton 2-2 West Ham89. What a time to grab an equaliser.As a cross comes in, Gruda heads it back across goal and Mitoma arrives to head home from close range.West Ham have thrown away the chance for a win on the road very late on at the Amex Stadium.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at MolineuxThe unthinkable has happened – Jamie Vardy has missed from the penalty spot!Foxes legend Vardy is playing the first match of his farewell tour after announcing he will be leaving Leicester this summer.He has not scored for three months – but was presented with the perfect opportunity after tumbling under a challenge from Wolves keeper Jose Sa.Replays suggested the incident was more on Vardy than Sa, but ref Sam Barrott stuck with his decision.Vardy’s spot kick was a poor one though – and Sa could have thrown his cap on it.It would have brought Leicester back into the game though after Cunha left the Foxes standing again with a superb pass which allowed Strand Larsen to score his sixth goal in seven games.Looks like some fighting has broken out in the Leicester fans’ section.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkOne-way traffic now at St James’ as Newcastle continue to push for a third.Fair play to Ipswich, they are refusing to buckle and look to be fuelled by what they feel were the injustices of the first half.Jacob Murphy came closest to another goal but with had a host of subs now and the tempo has just slowed a little.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 3-0 Ipswich80. Game over at St James’ Park as Trippier’s cross is converted from substitute Osula.The Magpies have been rampant in this match, even when Ipswich had eleven players on the pitch.For the travelling fans, they will have a trip back home to ponder their relegation back to the Championship.Copy linkCopiedGoal – William Osula (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-2 West Ham83. The Hammers would probably be looking at relegation themselves if it was not for Bowen.He lifts a cross into the back post and Soucek arrives to head home from close range.You felt this goal had been coming for some time now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Tomas Soucek (West Ham)Copy linkCopiedWolves 2-0 Leicester72. It is always nice to see karma deliver in football.The Foxes were awarded a penalty when Vardy took it around the Wolves’ keeper and went to ground.As the replay showed, Jose Sa did nothing wrong and the Leicester striker kicked him and went over.Vardy stepped up to take it and Jose Sa went the right way and made an impressive save to protect their clean sheet at Molineux.Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Jamie Vardy (Leicester)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to LeicesterCopy linkCopiedSouthampton 1-1 Fulham72. Iwobi plays a great ball into Smith Rowe in the box.He takes one touch to get it under control before clamly slotting home.No more than Fulham have deserved with their second-half performance.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham)Copy linkCopied More

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      Brighton 3 West Ham 2: Baleba screamer snatches dramatic last-gasp win after hosts trailed 2-1 with just MINUTE to play

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      CARLOS BALEBA last-gasp 30-yard rocket heaped more misery on Graham Potter who was booed at his old stomping ground.West Ham are now without a win in TWO MONTHS as Baleba won it at the death on 92 minutes to add to Kaoru Mitoma’s 89th minute equaliser.Carlos Baleba won it at the death with a rocket from distanceCredit: GettyTomas Soucek thought he had netted a late winner for West HamCredit: ReutersMohammed Kudus scored West Ham’s equaliserCredit: GettySoucek scored a diving header from Jarrod Bowen’s brilliant crossCredit: PAThe Hammers couldn’t quite believe their eyes as up to Mitoma’s leveller, they had been on the cusp of a precious win after a woeful recent run of form.Tomas Soucek found the net with an 83rd-minute diving header in front of the boisterous Hammers fans, who had been giving ex-Brighton boss Potter jip all game.They had been chanting in support of Niclas Fullkrug and his outburst after the club’s woeful loss at struggling Southampton last time out.Fans were singing “The German’s right, we’re f***ing s***e” and “get the German on the pitch” as they showed their support for Fullkrug.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe chants came after an early 12th minute wonder strike from Yasin Ayari which was then cancelled out by Mohammed Kudus on 48 minutes to give the Hammers a glimmer of hope.Ayari looks as though he will be a monster next season and he broke the deadlock with a rocket strike which melted into the top corner like a knife in butter.Alphonse Areola had no hope of stopping the screamer – which no goalkeeper in the world could stop.Brighton were at it again and a pinball machine-like series of passes fell to Matt O’Riley who drilled a low shot but it was scooped up by Areola.Most read in FootballUp the other end Bart Vebruggen leapt like a salmon to keep out a bullet header from Tomas Soucek which kissed the woodwork.Brighton looked like they had inflicted more misery on the Hammers when Simon Adingra appeared to have doubled the lead, but it turns out Mats Wieffer was offside in the build up and VAR concurred with referee Darren England’s decision.’Give Fullkrug the manager’s job’ – West Ham star launches expletive-laden rant at team-mates for ‘not playing football’All eyes were on Niclas Fullkrug, who came on after the break for James Ward-Prowse following his fiery out-burst and subsequent ticking off from Potter in the aftermath.There was an early chance for Brighton as Adingra fizzed a ball across the face of goal, but there’s no blue and white shirts to make the crucial touch.Queue chants of “Big f***ing German, he says what he wants” aimed at the struggling Hammers players.The players took it in their stride though and Jarrod Bowen threaded the ball through a pile of Brighton defenders, to Mohammed Kudus who fired home from the edge of the six-yard box.Fabian Hurzeler was left with his head in his hands over his side’s questionable defending.Brighton were knocking on the door as a string of menacing crosses fell into the box, with Ayari nearly slotting home before he lost his footing.Local lad Hinshelwood also had a go, sending a shot dipping and curling just over the crossbar.West Ham hit back though as a pin-point delivery fell to Soucek who guided the winning header on smack bang in front of a boisterous away end.Read More on The SunBut it was all square again when Brajan Gruda headed the ball back across the face of goal and Mitoma was there in the six yard box to nod past Areola.The Seagulls were 2-1 down just moments before but a moment of magic fBaleba has put them in front as the ball soared into the top corner, giving Ayari a run for his money.Yasin Ayari opened the scoringCredit: PA More