Cole Palmer mocks Onana celebration as he ends 107-game non-penalty drought

Cole Palmer took centre stage both on and off the pitch as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4-1 at Villa Park. He poked fun at Amadou Onana’s viral 'three points in the pocket' celebration and marked a long-awaited statistical breakthrough. Onana’s post-match routine — counting to three and slipping his fingers into his pockets — has become a viral staple.

Palmer posted an Instagram clip of the routine alongside photos of his own celebrations from the win, joining other players who have imitated the move, including Gabriel Magalhaes. On the field, Palmer finally scored a non-penalty goal against an opponent starting the day in the top five, ending a run that had lasted 107 Premier League appearances.

The strike undercut criticism that he relied on set-pieces in high-stakes games. The victory moved Chelsea to fifth in the league and featured a hat-trick from Joao Pedro.

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