A second-half equaliser by Eberechi Eze gave Crystal Palace their first level of the Premier League season as they secured a 1-1 draw away to Chelsea on Sunday, bouncing again from a poor begin to seize a share of the spoils after a much-improved second half.
The house aspect broke the impasse within the twenty fifth minute after Palace defender Marc Guehi made an ill-advised raid ahead and misplaced the ball. The Blues countered rapidly, with Nicolas Jackson scoring from shut vary from a go by Cole Palmer.
Outplayed for many of the opening 45 minutes, Palace finally turned their fortunes round after the break and Eze equalised within the 53rd minute, choosing up the rebound from Cheick Doucoure’s blocked shot and curling the ball fantastically into the online from exterior the field.
Either side had probabilities to seize a winner within the second half with Levi Colwill going shut for Chelsea and Palace’s Daichi Kamada forcing a wonderful save, however regardless of simply over eight minutes of stoppage time neither aspect may discover one other aim and the sport led to a stalemate.
Chelsea FC 1 – 1 Crystal Palace FC
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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The spoils had been shared at Stamford Bridge for the primary time on this fixture since 1995 as Crystal Palace equalised to earn their first level of the season in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Jackson put the hosts forward throughout a dominant first-half efficiency earlier than a powerful curling effort from Eze within the 53rd minute put Palace again on degree phrases. The shot from exterior the field gave Eze the joint most objectives (5) from exterior the realm in 2024, degree with Phil Foden. Chelsea had been left to rue missed probabilities as their early dominance meant they completed the sport with an anticipated objectives (xG) complete of two.27. Conversely, Palace proved medical with the possibility they’d, ending the match on 0.44xG. It leaves Chelsea simply three factors forward of their opponents in eleventh, whereas Palace transfer as much as sixteenth after registering that first level.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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FULL-TIME: CHELSEA 1-1 CRYSTAL PALACE
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COULD HE?! Wharton sends the ball in from the fitting and it falls to an unmarked Mitchell. He struggles to get it out of his ft and his shot is blocked and unexpectedly cleared. Mitchell so near a birthday winner on the loss of life.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
15:28
Palace get ahead however are low on numbers. Sarr does effectively to win a nook out of the possibility, nevertheless, and this might be their final likelihood of the sport.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Joao Felix picks the ball up on the flip and floats in the direction of the Palace aim with the ball glued to his ft. It is a good run however the shot isn’t and Henderson has little to do to gather the weak try headed his route.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Chelsea are constructing the stress at Stamford Bridge as they camp across the Palace field, in search of some extent of entry. Guests are doing simply sufficient to maintain them at bay for now…
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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JACKSON CLOSE AGAIN! Jackson beats Clyne to a ball excessive within the field however Henderson does fantastically once more for Palace and makes himself large to dam the shot. An enormous second on this sport maybe.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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SIDE-NETTING! Chelsea counter after some hazard in their very own field and Jackson finds house to shoot. His shot, nevertheless, flies into the side-netting with the online bulging the unsuitable manner.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Eight minutes of extra time introduced.
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Palmer exhibits his frustration at his personal mistake and volleys the ball after it had gone out straight on the hoardings.
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Whereas Chelsea seemed dominant within the first half with a far superior anticipated objectives tally, within the second-half they’ve been largely matched by the guests as Chelsea have a complete xG of 0.22 after the break and Palace has 0.18.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Yellow Card Daniel Muñoz Mejía
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Substitution Daichi Kamada Jeffrey Schlupp
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Crystal Palace get ahead of their numbers with Kamada supported by Munoz on the fitting. Kamada’s cross is blocked, nevertheless, and Chelsea assault on the different finish via Mudryk. Either side, nevertheless, wrestle to seek out the decisive go as Cucurella sees his cross minimize out by Munoz on the different finish.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Substitution Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke Christopher Alan Nkunku
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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As we enter the closing phases of the sport. the gamers appear to have run out of steam with the tempo of the sport simply dropping gin the previous couple of minutes. Will the spectre of full-time rejuvenate the sport?
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Fofana will get ahead for Chelsea and makes an attempt to play a ball into the field from the centre of the Crystal Palace half. He spots a runner on the far publish however the ball is overhit and flies off the backline with little hassle for the guests.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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CLOSE FOR KAMADA! Munoz assaults down the fitting for Crystal Palace earlier than pulling the ball again for Kamada who’s making a run in the direction of the field. He picks it up in his stride and fires a stinging shot at aim which exams Sanchez. The Chelsea goalkeeper simply does sufficient to maintain it out.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Mudryk makes an on the spot influence profitable a free-kick degree with the field out on the left aspect. Palmer delivers effectively to the again publish, however Colwill can not get it below management, and as a substitute, it spirals off the again line for a aim kick.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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With quarter-hour remaining on this match, each groups are struggling to create probabilities that trigger substantial menace. There has not been a draw on this fixture since 1995, nevertheless. Will we see a breakthrough?
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Gusto does depart right here after taking place with harm and on comes Mudryk. Can he make the distinction at Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Gusto goes down once more clutching his hamstring this time. It’s being stretched out and appears to be cramped, however Chelsea are already skinny at right-back with James additionally out injured.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Glasner makes use of the stoppage in play to introduce a contemporary face upfront as Sarr replaces Mateta as striker for the guests.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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A stoppage in play at Stamford Bridge as Gusto receives therapy for an harm he acquired throughout defensive duties receiving studs to his ankle.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Madueke floats a ball throughout the field from the fitting with Jackson working in on the far publish. It seemed completely positioned however Henderson additionally learn the ball effectively and plucks it out of the air earlier than Jackson may double his tally.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
14:56
Regardless of the scores now being tied, Chelsea nonetheless lead on anticipated objectives (xG). The hosts boast 1.87xG whereas Palace nonetheless solely stay on 0.13 regardless of Eze’s aim.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Jackson pushes Guehi within the again to seek out house for himself upfront to offer away a foul. The yellow card got here when the striker continued to play on and put the ball within the internet after play had been stopped.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Munoz breaks away from his Chelsea marker on the fitting aspect earlier than switching play to Eze who’s in house on the left simply exterior the field. His shot is blocked early however Palace are trying way more of a menace since their aim.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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The primary change for Chelsea sees Joao Felix enter the sector for fellow summer season signing Neto.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace assault as soon as extra and look way more spritely after that aim. Kamada sees his cross from the fitting blocked by Cucurella however Palace win the nook. It is fired into the close to publish however cleared by Palmer.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Palace come knocking. Munoz loops a cross in from the fitting of the field which Richards clips again into the combination to drive a clearance from the Chelsea defence. It is trying nervy.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Objective Eberechi Oluchi Eze
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SAVED!! Henderson excellent for the guests in these opening minutes. Palmer sends the ensuing free-kick in the direction of aim however Henderson will get up effectively to tip it over the bar.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Substitution William James Hughes Cheick Oumar Doucouré
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Ought to it’s pink? Hughes fells Palmer as he surges in the direction of the field and offers away a foul in a harmful place. The competition comes as Hughes is already on a yellow card however Gillett doesn’t attain for his playing cards on this event.
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And we’re again underway because the hosts kick-off within the second-half.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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The groups are again out and able to go for the second-half of motion.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Chelsea have seemed the far stronger of the 2 sides on the break and duly lead 1-0 in opposition to Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Jackson’s first aim of the Premier League season marks the distinction between the 2 London golf equipment. Madueke and Palmer mixed to supply a easy end within the twenty fifth minute, organising an opportunity price 0.97xG for Jackson’s aim. It means Palmer now has 15 assists for Chelsea within the Premier League, essentially the most in Europe’s prime 5 leagues since his debut in September 2023. He actually contributed to Chelsea’s anticipated objectives (xG) complete of 1.77 on the break. Crystal Palace, alternatively, have struggled to get into the sport, ending the half with simply 0.07 xG. Oliver Glasner might look to his bench if he desires to see his aspect have an opportunity of choosing up their first factors of the season.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 1-0 CRYSTAL PALACE
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Crystal Palace have a free-kick from practically 30 yards out. With simply seconds remaining on the clock, Eze tries his luck however his try flies huge of the close to publish.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Three minutes of added time introduced within the first half at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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After receiving from Palmer on the sting of the field, Gusto takes goal from vary. It’s a low and highly effective effort however seems to be blocked by his personal teammate Madueke earlier than it could actually even see a sight of aim.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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SAVED! Palmer sprays play out to Neto on the left who has the possibility to place a cross in. Jackson is ready within the field and does effectively to get his head to it and place his shot on track however the header is tame and Henderson can rise to catch simply.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace are constructing momentum themselves with a spell of possession, stringing passes collectively within the centre of the pitch. Nothing comes of it, nevertheless.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Neto performs in a cross from the left that causes issues for Henderson. It’s low and straight on the close to publish however the Palace goalkeeper spills the preliminary block and has to scramble to gather the ball.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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As Chelsea now lead 1-0, the doubtless final result of the match swings decisively of their favour. The hosts now have a win chance of 74% with Crystal Palace’s diminished to simply 9%.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Yellow Card Wesley Tidjan Fofana
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Chelsea are trying the far brighter aspect after that aim. They get ahead once more as Madueke beats Hughes for tempo as soon as extra on the fitting. He cuts inside however drags his shot huge of the close to publish.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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There’s a transient stoppage following the aim as Crystal Palace adopted concussion protocol for Henderson, who acquired a knee to the top from his personal teammate after scrambling to try to save the aim. He’s deemed okay to hold on for now.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Help Cole Jermaine Palmer
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Objective Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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MADUEKE AGAIN!! Henderson pulls off a pleasant save at point-blank vary from Madueke’s header to maintain the scores degree at Stamford Bridge. After Palace’s flirt with getting again into the sport, Chelsea have come again with a vengeance.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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SHOULD HAVE SCORED?! The hat-trick hero at Wolves Madueke receives a dinked ball excessive of the Palace defence and finds himself in behind with a sight of aim. Although below stress Madueke has a transparent house to shoot however pokes simply huge of the publish.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:54
Whereas a lot of the opening 20 minutes have all gone Chelsea’s manner, Crystal Palace are actually feeling their manner again into this one. That Wharton likelihood has given renewed impetus!
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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WHARTON GOES NEAR! It is Palace’s first likelihood of the sport nevertheless it’s most likely additionally one of the best of the sport. Beautiful interaction on the fitting for the guests creates house for Wharton on the sting of the field. He will get a shot away below stress which forces Sanchez right into a save low to his left however the English midfielder would have hoped to make higher contact.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:48
Chelsea have been dominant to this point and Crystal Palace will do effectively to carry them off for everything of the match if this momentum continues. The hosts at the moment boast a 70% share of possession within the match to this point.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:46
Jackson will get away from the Palace defence and Hughes pulls him again to cease any additional hazard. He goes into the guide for his troubles, nevertheless.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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CLOSE FOR PALMER! Chelsea’s celebrity finds house to shoot on the sting of the field good of centre and appears to twist a shot in the direction of the far publish with the within of his foot. The gang had been expectant however the ball simply sailed huge of the publish.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:44
Kamada is fortunate to get away with only a speaking to as he commits three fouls in fast succession. The Chelsea gamers should not blissful to see no card after Neto’s reprisal following Kamada’s newest journey.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:42
Chelsea are at the moment sending nearly all of their assaults down the fitting aspect the place Wharton is doing effectively to cowl and cease them getting a lot additional than simply contained in the Palace half.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:40
Tussles all around the pitch as gamers grapple with one another for the ball. Neto exhibits his frustrations by tripping Munoz from behind and is awarded the yellow card.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Chelsea are constructing some momentum by sustaining possession with a string of fast passing. Wharton, nevertheless, does fantastically to chop out the transfer as Chelsea look to surge ahead and switch away from stress to maintain the ball.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Chelsea win a free-kick out on the left as Neto is tripped. Palmer swings it into the field however it’s headed away on the first time of asking by the Palace defence.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Palace come flying out of the blocks to place stress on the hosts early. It’s maybe somewhat too intense as Gillett provides a foul to Chelsea deep in their very own half.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Palace get us underway at Stamford Bridge!
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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The groups stroll out onto the pitch at Stamford Bridge led by referee Jarred Gillett. Not lengthy till we get underway right here…
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:28
Will Eze lastly get his aim? The Palace ahead has been concerned in additional photographs than every other participant within the Premier League this season (16 – 12 photographs, 4 probabilities created) however is but to register a aim or help.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:22
Crystal Palace are with out new signing Chadi Riad who was substituted after 10 minutes of their midweek conflict with Norwich attributable to a knee harm. Matheus Franca additionally stays absent for the south London aspect. Kamada returns to the beginning line-up after that includes as an alternative of their 2-0 house defeat to West Ham.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
13:22
Chelsea are with out the providers of Reece James via each suspension and harm in addition to Romeo Lavia (hamstring) and Moises Caicedo (ankle) via harm. Madueke earns one other begin for the hosts after his hat-trick final weekend, however Mudryk drops to the bench. The Ukrainian is changed by Neto who’s handed his first Premier League begin by Maresca after approaching as an alternative in Chelsea’s earlier two league matches.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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CRYSTAL PALACE SUBS: Joel Ward, Ismaila Sarr, Jeffrey Schlupp, Cheick Doucoure, Remi Matthews, Kaden Rodney, Franco Umeh-Chibueze, Justin Devenny, Asher Agbinone.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-3): Dean Henderson; Marc Guehi, Chris Richards, Nathaniel Clyne; Tyrick Mitchell, Will Hughes, Adam Wharton, Daniel Munoz; Eberechi Eze, Daichi Kamada, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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CHELSEA SUBS: Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mykhailo Mudryk, Filip Jorgensen, Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku, Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, Cesare Casadei, Renato Veiga.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto; Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke; Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace stay seeking their first win of the Premier League season after defeats to Brentford and West Ham to this point this season. Simply as they’ve struggled in opposition to sides from the capital this season, Palace have additionally had a torrid time of their historical past in opposition to Chelsea. The west Londoners have overwhelmed Palace in 13 straight conferences relationship again to March 2018. Solely Manchester Metropolis (a present run of 14 in opposition to Bournemouth) have ever had an extended profitable run in opposition to an opponent in English Soccer League historical past. Palace come into the match off the again of a 4-0 victory in opposition to Norwich Metropolis of their midweek League Cup fixture.
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Howdy and welcome to stay textual content commentary of Chelsea Vs Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge within the Premier League this Sunday!
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Chelsea shall be hoping to proceed their profitable run after choosing up their first three factors of the season final weekend in a 6-2 victory away at Wolves. The west London membership fell to opening day defeat to defending champions Manchester Metropolis however Noni Madueke’s hat-trick at Wolves introduced them as much as eighth place within the desk on three factors. A chaotic switch window for the hosts means they’re now with out Conor Gallagher who scored a brace final time the edges met when Chelsea gained 3-1 at Selhurst Park. Enzo Maresca’s aspect come into the match contemporary from qualifying for the UEFA Convention League, profitable 3-2 on combination regardless of falling to a disappointing 2-1 defeat in Switzerland on Thursday.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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Lineups are introduced and gamers are warming up.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
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