Football debates never sleep on X, and this time it was popular influencer UtdTrey who set social media on fire after jumping into a heated comparison between Mesut Ozil and Chelsea star Cole Palmer, Softfootball reports.
The discussion began when Chelsea influencer Elvis Tunde posted a graphic comparing both players’ Premier League goal records — showing Ozil with 33 goals in 184 appearances while Palmer has already scored 44 goals in just 103 games. The post quickly went viral, drawing reactions from rival fans and neutrals alike.
Elvis Tunde posted:
Reacting to the comparison, UtdTrey via his X handle, strongly defended the Arsenal legend, insisting numbers alone do not tell the full story.
We all hate Arsenal but I won’t stand for this disrespect.
Ozil did things that other players could only dream of, Palmer is only better at taking penalties.
His comment instantly sparked massive debate across football Twitter, with fans split between backing Ozil’s legacy and praising Palmer’s rapid rise.
Fans React
Supporters wasted no time jumping into the argument, with strong opinions from both sides of the divide.
Elvis Tunde replied:
Take away the penalties, Cole Palmer still has more Premier League goals than him. Hate it or love it, it’s just the truth.
Another fan, Ibrahim, wrote:
Nobody comes close to Cole Palmer in that Manchester United and Arsenal team currently. We have eyes bro.
Comr Efemena added:
Palmer is not as great as they hype him to be. He shouldn’t be taking penalties ahead of strikers in that team though.
Sir Mikelson brought a wider football angle:
If penalties were easy to take, Nigeria would have won 2025 AFCON, France would have won 2022 World Cup.
Jaycaxh posted confidently:
Lmao, we have passed Ozil’s test since last season, we are begging for Lampard’s throne now.
While Ibrahimlabran4 took aim at Chelsea fans:
@UTDTrey you don’t really have to be surprised about Chelsea fans anymore! Chelsea has the most foolish and delusional fan base in world!!!.
Interestingly, while the debate sparked online, after Cole Palmer delivered on the pitch. The Chelsea playmaker scored a first-half hat-trick against Wolves, making history by becoming the player with the most Premier League hat-tricks (4) for Chelsea — achieved on his 100th Premier League appearance for the club.
It was yet another statement performance from Palmer, whose influence continues to grow despite constant comparisons and criticism from rival fans.
Debate Far From Over
The Ozil vs Palmer argument reflects a broader football conversation — legacy versus numbers, artistry versus output. Ozil remains one of the most technically gifted midfielders of his generation, while Palmer represents the new wave — efficient, decisive, and statistically dominant.
