Pep Guardiola praises one Manchester City star after West Ham defeat

Pep Guardiola has lavished praise on Manchester City's rising midfielder Cole Palmer, after defeat to West Ham on penalties in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. City failed to find the back of the net while the Hammers tested Pep Guardiola's side after gaining momentum shortly after the half-time interval. But teenager Palmer, who netted his first Champions League goal in City's 5-1 drubbing of Club Brugge last week, impressed in attack. After defeat against West Ham, Guardiola delivered his verdict on the performance and how Palmer fared on what was a big night in the midfielder's young senior career. The City boss said:

"Cole Palmer was excellent, creating chances in the first-half. We played a tough side (West Ham), and when you arrive at the penalties, anything can happen."

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