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VIDEO: Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer links up with UK rap sensation Central Cee to watch Drake live in Manchester

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<p>Launching the night with his track <em>Gimme A Hug,</em> the Canadian superstar took the stage in a casual blue button-down shirt paired with brown jeans. Before delving into his set, he greeted the packed arena with a shoutout to his most loyal fans: "Where my Day Ones at?" and the audience roared in response, welcoming him back with overwhelming energy, with Palmer and Cee in the crowd. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cole Palmer and Central Cee vibing tonight<br><br>🎥 Centralcee/IG <a href="https://t.co/efAZAqL9j1">pic.twitter.com/efAZAqL9j1</a></p>— Just Chelsea (@Just_chelseafc) <a href="https://twitter.com/Just_chelseafc/status/1948884746781471004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>The timing of Drake’s Manchester concert series aligned perfectly with the release of a new joint track with Central Cee titled Which One. Premiered on an episode of Drake’s Iceman streaming series—filmed in various locations around Manchester—the song adds another chapter to their growing collaborative history. And surprisingly, the crowd was treated to a thrilling moment when Drake invited Central Cee on stage for a live rendition of the track. Drake was effusive in his praise for Central Cee and said, "I'm so proud of this guy. He's going around the world, killing it, shutting down every show, record after record."</p>

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<p>Palmer is soaking in the post-season vibes following his Club World Cup triumph with Chelsea in the United States. However, with Chelsea looking to reassert themselves <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-in-same-bracket-as-chelsea-legend-eden-hazard-when-it-comes-to-making-something-happen/bltf4ef0261edcac65f" target="_blank">on the European stage once again next season</a>, with a Champions League return sealed, the England international will be critical to their ambitions. He is expected to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ex-man-utd-coach-believes-cole-palmer-could-join-red-devils-chelsea-despite-contract-running-2033/bltd5a963d5cf2ca624" target="_blank">return to Cobham for pre-season</a> in the first week of August. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?

VIDEO: Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer links up with UK rap sensation Central Cee to watch Drake live in Manchester | Goal.com

For the first time since 2019, global hip-hop icon Drake made his long-awaited return to the Manchester stage, and Cole Palmer did not miss the opportunity to watch him live. The Chelsea forward traced his way to  Co-Op Live on Friday night and was accompanied by another celebrity guest, Central Cee.

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