Cole Palmer is hoping a goal-scoring cameo for him at the Nou Camp will provide the springboard for more game-time at Manchester City this season. Pep Guardiola and his star-studded team faced Barcelona in a charity match on Wednesday night.
Goals from Julian Alvarez, Palmer and Riyad Mahrez earned City a 3-3 draw on their midweek trip to Spain as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay netted for the Catalan giants. It was a game that was staged for ex-Barcelona goalkeeper Juan Carlos Unzue.
He was diagnosed with incurable ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) two years ago and proceeds raised were to be donated towards ALS research. For Palmer, the meeting scheduled for a fantastic cause also offered him with an opportunity to strengthen his claims for a first-team place at City as the campaign goes on.
