Cole Palmer leaving Gary Neville in disbelief as Mo Salah comments speak volumes

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The two top-tier teams are set to clash at Anfield on Sunday, with Arne Slot's squad leading the pack and Enzo Maresca's Blues in fourth place after seven matches.

While both sides boast an array of talent, it's Salah and Palmer who stand out as the key figures for their respective teams.

As Salah's illustrious time in England appears to be former Manchester City ace Palmer is making waves as one of the league's standout performers, drawing comparisons from Neville to Salah's early days at Liverpool.

The Manchester United icon was taken aback by telling that the Chelsea forward is not far behind Salah's prowess.

"He's not far off," Neville commented. "I have to say that I was surprised last season. I remember when Mohamed Salah scored those goals all those years ago and I thought, 'He won't repeat that in the second season, he won't repeat that in the third season'. Cole Palmer is doing and just completely shocked me in terms of what he's delivering," he added.

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Despite a less-than-stellar performance in England's unexpected 2-1 loss to Greece last week, Neville remains a firm believer in Palmer's potential and even went as far as to label Manchester City "ridiculous" for allowing him to depart.

"I can't believe the level that he's getting to and to think that he wasn't playing for England in the European Championship in the summer now just seems absolutely ridiculous," he added. "And it seems even more ridiculous that Manchester City, who have been unbelievable in the transfer market, have let one of their own go."

Salah has managed to score four goals and provide four assists in seven league games this season, with Palmer outshining the Liverpool winger with six goals and five assists in as many games.