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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino tells ex-Manchester City duo Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer they 'need to celebrate' if they score following muted celebrations in thrilling 4-4 reverse clash in November

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino wants Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling to rub their talent in Manchester City faces by celebrating if they score against their old employers in Saturday's Etihad Stadium showdown.

Pochettino described Palmer as 'clever' and 'naughty' on Friday, adding that his £40million summer signing reminds him of Angel Di Maria in his pomp. He and Sterling both scored in November's exhilarating 4-4 draw with City, though their celebrations were somewhat muted at Stamford Bridge.

'If they celebrate, it's football,' Pochettino said on Friday.