Sky Sports reports that the partnership between Palmer and Rogers at Chelsea FC has become one of the most dangerous duos in the Premier League this season.

Morgan Rogers looked bemused when he heard that Palmer had been named Man of the Match in Chelsea FC's victory over Leeds United. "I made 4 assists," he argued.

Palmer smiled and replied, "I think you should have won that award." Rogers continued, "Don't mention me, I was just watching."

This amusing exchange, captured by Sky Sports cameras before the interview, demonstrates their chemistry. This chemistry is also evident on the pitch. When asked if they felt like they had been playing together for a long time, Rogers replied, "Sort of."

Rogers and Palmer, who are friends and former academy teammates from England's youth academy and Manchester City, have continued their previous partnership at Chelsea FC, creating constant problems for opponents on both sides of João Félix. So far, the pair have combined for 11 goals and assists.

On Wednesday, their second-half introduction sparked Chelsea FC's comeback. Rogers' clever heel flick helped Palmer equalize, and their connection was also evident in creating Chelsea FC's third and sixth goals.

This partnership has become a consistent pattern. In Chelsea FC's first five games of the season, Rogers has passed to Palmer nearly twice as much as to any other player, completing 19 passes to him. Among Palmer's receivers, only defender Josh Acheampong has received more, with 15 passes.

However, it is somewhat surprising that they have combined for only one goal, though this number could be higher.

In the 4-3 victory over Brighton, they took turns creating chances for each other, but both attempts were blocked in the final moments. In the opening match against Fulham, Rogers created three shooting opportunities for Palmer, but the latter could not convert them into goals.

In total, the pair have created nine chances for each other, the most between any two-man partnership in the Premier League, more than double other duos. Palmer and João Félix, and Semenyo and Haaland, each created four chances.

It was widely expected that Palmer would be the provider for Rogers, but so far it has largely been the opposite. Palmer scored only one goal from his final 13 appearances last season, but has already scored four goals from five games this season. Rogers' arrival has partly increased his threat.

Rogers explained how they intended to help each other after he joined the team: "We have different qualities. We have different ways of playing, and we affect the game in different ways. At the end of the day, it's about scoring goals, creating chances, and linking up play. We can both do those things in our own way."

The difference can also be seen in how they feed each other. Rogers often looks for Palmer in the space between the opposition's defence and midfield. Rogers is also skilled at finding space between the lines, but he can also create danger from behind the defence, and Palmer repeatedly attempts to take advantage of his runs with through balls.

This is also aided by the width provided by the wing-backs in Enzo Maresca's system. This allows Rogers and Palmer to cut inside freely, bringing them closer together and creating more opportunities for them to link up play through the middle.

With Rogers and Palmer playing centrally, Chelsea FC has focused more of its attacks through the middle of the pitch, a higher proportion than other teams in the Premier League.

Hull City, who visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday, will be the next team attempting to stop them. Recent signs suggest that Hull City's run of three consecutive clean sheets may be coming to an end.

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