Eberechi Eze scored a fairly aim and Dean Henderson made six saves to guide Crystal Palace to a shock level and a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
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Nicolas Jackson had put Chelsea in entrance early however the Blues couldn’t ship a second aim to the house trustworthy on this London derby.
Chelsea enter the worldwide break with 4 factors, three off the highest 4, whereas Palace’s first level lifts Oliver Glasner’s males out of the underside three and into sixteenth on aim differential.
Chelsea fail to feast off Cole Palmer’s cooking
Fotmob credited Cole Palmer with 5 created probabilities however Chelsea solely cashed in a single marker — Nicolas Jackson’s early tap-in. Palmer was, once more, superb in the course of the park however Pedro Neto was quiet on the left and Noni Madueke couldn’t ship a end on the precise regardless of placing himself in good positions. Jackson would possibly’ve had three targets one other day and cynical Blues followers will say they’ve heard that story too many instances, however he was busy. Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk had been first rate off the bench, however first rate doesn’t get you into the highest 4.
Palace stay to combat one other day
The Eagles thus far have performed three London derbies and brought a single level. That’s disappointing, however Sunday’s sensational aim from Eberechi Eze and shot-stopping show from Dean Henderson present two gamers who can lead them out of a relegation combat if Oliver Glasner can shortly get new transfers Maxence Lacroix, Eddie Nketiah, and Trevor Chalobah to contribute constant performances round Adam Wharton, Marc Guehi, and associates.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace participant scores
(from fotmob.com)
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace participant scores (from fotmob.com)
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace participant scores (from fotmob.com)
What’s subsequent?
The worldwide break! Then Chelsea head to Bournemouth at 3:30pm ET Sept. 14 (Saturday), the identical time that Palace host Leicester Metropolis. Each groups then have League Cup scraps, with Palace going to QPR and Chelsea house to Barrow.
The right way to watch Chelsea vs Crystal Palace stay, stream hyperlink and begin time
Kickoff time: 8:30 am ET Sunday (Sept. 1)
Venue: Stamford Bridge
TV Channel: Peacock Premium
Streaming: Premier League on Peacock
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace stay updates — by Nick Mendola
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace last rating: 1-1
Nicolas Jackson, 25′; Eberechi Eze 54′
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace video highlights
Prolonged HLs: Chelsea v. Crystal Palace MWK 3
Chelsea had a number of alternatives to place the match to mattress, however Crystal Palace refused to offer in and managed to salvage a degree away from house at Stamford Bridge in Matchweek 3.
Eberechi Eze strikes! Chelsea 1-1 Palace (54th minute)
Adam Wharton dribbles towards the Chelsea field and finds Cheick Doucoure, whose rushed shot is blocked onto the trail of Eberechi Eze.
Bingo. Eze slots from outdoors the field to tie the sport. It’s an excellent strike that sends Robert Sanchez greedy by means of air.
Eze’s roller places Crystal Palace degree v. Chelsea
Eberechi Eze finds some house outdoors the field and curls in an attractive effort into the nook of the Chelsea aim to make it 1-1 within the second half at Stamford Bridge.
Will Hughes very fortunate to remain on
Hughes is on a yellow card and he twice grabs the arm and physique of Cole Palmer, dropping the Chelsea man to the turf about 25 yards out from aim.
The referee lets him off the hook, and it’s a Chelsea free kick as a substitute. Henderson concedes a nook with a terrific save on Palmer’s central shot over the wall.
Halftime — Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace
It’s troublesome to say this has been something however a stroll for the Blues, however there’s nonetheless only one aim on the board.
The Blues have taken seven of the 9 shot makes an attempt and have solely conceded 0.04 xGA whereas producing practically two xG.
Nicolas Jackson aim! Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace (twenty fifth minute)
Crystal Palace are down a aim and maybe a goalkeeper.
A terrific little bit of right-to-left interaction — a mirror picture of final week — sees Noni Madueke slip in Cole Palmer, who makes an excellent low go throughout aim for a Nicolas Jackson tap-in.
It was, as they are saying, coming for Chelsea.
Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson is getting therapy for a head harm after diving into the knee of Daniel Munoz.
USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner just isn’t the No. 2 right this moment after arriving from Nottingham Forest on mortgage, because it was too late within the week. Sam Johnstone’s left — and began — for Wolves, so Remi Matthews is No. 2 however Henderson will try to proceed for Palace.
Jackson tucks away Chelsea’s opener v. Palace
Chelsea work their counter assault to perfection as a darting Noni Madueke finds Cole Palmer, who then finds Nicolas Jackson open in entrance of aim for a easy end to offer his aspect the lead at Stamford Bridge.
Dean Henderson makes terrific save
Noni Madueke has the higher of Tyrick Mitchell and he’s on the again submit able to snap house.
However Dean Henderson reacts so effectively to slap the ball over the bar. 0-0, 25′
Cole Palmer simply misses
The Chelsea star has the ball 22 yards out and Marc Guehi reveals him respect with a bit house.
Palmer takes the chance to twist a shot throughout the aim that just about finds its method contained in the submit. Shut.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace group information
No large Chelsea surprises right here given the six-goal present versus Wolves, whereas Crystal Palace operates with out bought Joachim Andersen and it appears like a again 5.
Chelsea lineup
Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer, Madueke, Neto, Jackson
Crystal Palace lineup
Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Guehi, Clyne, Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Kamada, Eze, Mateta.
Chelsea focus, group information
- OUT: Reece James (thigh) | QUESTIONABLE: Romeo Lavia (thigh)
Crystal Palace focus, group information
- OUT: Matheus Franca (chest/stomach), Chadi Riad (knee)
Glasner confirmed on Friday, forward of the switch deadline, that middle again Marc Guehi could be staying on the membership regardless of a summer time stuffed with bids from defender-desperate Newcastle. Palace reportedly set their asking worth at roughly $90 million and had been unwilling to budge all through the saga. The 24-year-old Chelsea academy product joined in the summertime of 2021 for $25 million.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace prediction
Chelsea received’t discover practically as a lot house on the counter as they did towards Wolves, making their problem to interrupt down a deeper defending opponent. Early frustrations, adopted by late pleasure. Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace.