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 facet 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 shortly, with Nicolas Jackson scoring from shut vary from a cross 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 outdoors the field.

Each side had possibilities 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 facet may discover one other purpose 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 an impressive curling effort from Eze within the 53rd minute put Palace again on stage phrases. The shot from outdoors the field gave Eze the joint most objectives (5) from outdoors the world in 2024, stage with Phil Foden. Chelsea had been left to rue missed possibilities as their early dominance meant they completed the sport with an anticipated objectives (xG) whole of two.27. Conversely, Palace proved scientific with the prospect 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 suitable and it falls to an unmarked Mitchell. He struggles to get it out of his ft and his shot is blocked and swiftly cleared. Mitchell so near a birthday winner on the demise.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Palace get ahead however are low on numbers. Sarr does properly to win a nook out of the prospect, nevertheless, and this might be their final probability of the sport.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Joao Felix picks the ball up on the flip and floats in direction of the Palace purpose with the ball glued to his ft. It is a good run however the shot just 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 strain at Stamford Bridge as they camp across the Palace field, in search of a degree 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 beautifully once more for Palace and makes himself massive to dam the shot. An enormous second on this recreation 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 mistaken means.

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 regarded 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 suitable. Kamada’s cross is blocked, nevertheless, and Chelsea assault on the different finish via Mudryk. Each side, nevertheless, wrestle to search out the decisive cross as Cucurella sees his cross lower 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 levels of the sport. the gamers appear to have run out of steam with the tempo of the sport simply dropping gin the previous few 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 put up 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 suitable for Crystal Palace earlier than pulling the ball again for Kamada who’s making a run in direction of the field. He picks it up in his stride and fires a stinging shot at purpose which assessments Sanchez. The Chelsea goalkeeper simply does sufficient to maintain it out.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Mudryk makes an prompt affect successful a free-kick stage with the field out on the left facet. Palmer delivers properly to the again put up, however Colwill can’t get it beneath management, and as an alternative, it spirals off the again line for a purpose kick.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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With quarter-hour remaining on this match, each groups are struggling to create possibilities 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 happening with damage 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 recent 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 remedy for an damage 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 suitable with Jackson operating in on the far put up. It regarded completely positioned however Henderson additionally learn the ball properly and plucks it out of the air earlier than Jackson may double his tally.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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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 purpose.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Jackson pushes Guehi within the again to search 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 suitable facet earlier than switching play to Eze who’s in house on the left simply outdoors the field. His shot is blocked early however Palace are wanting way more of a menace since their purpose.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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The primary change for Chelsea sees Joao Felix enter the sector for fellow summer time signing Neto.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace assault as soon as extra and look way more spritely after that purpose. Kamada sees his cross from the suitable blocked by Cucurella however Palace win the nook. It is fired into the close to put up however cleared by Palmer.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Palace come knocking. Munoz loops a cross in from the suitable of the field which Richards clips again into the combo to pressure a clearance from the Chelsea defence. It is wanting nervy.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Aim Eberechi Oluchi Eze

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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SAVED!! Henderson very good for the guests in these opening minutes. Palmer sends the ensuing free-kick in direction of purpose however Henderson will get up properly 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 crimson? Hughes fells Palmer as he surges in direction of the field and provides 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 regarded the far stronger of the 2 sides on the break and duly lead 1-0 towards Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Jackson’s first purpose of the Premier League season marks the distinction between the 2 London golf equipment. Madueke and Palmer mixed to offer a easy end within the twenty fifth minute, establishing an opportunity value 0.97xG for Jackson’s purpose. It means Palmer now has 15 assists for Chelsea within the Premier League, probably the most in Europe’s prime 5 leagues since his debut in September 2023. He definitely contributed to Chelsea’s anticipated objectives (xG) whole of 1.77 on the break. Crystal Palace, then again, have struggled to get into the sport, ending the half with simply 0.07 xG. Oliver Glasner could look to his bench if he desires to see his facet 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

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace have a free-kick from almost 30 yards out. With simply seconds remaining on the clock, Eze tries his luck however his try flies huge of the close to put up.

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 purpose.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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SAVED! Palmer sprays play out to Neto on the left who has the prospect to place a cross in. Jackson is ready within the field and does properly to get his head to it and place his shot heading in the right direction 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 put up 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

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Chelsea are wanting the far brighter facet after that purpose. They get ahead once more as Madueke beats Hughes for tempo as soon as extra on the suitable. He cuts inside however drags his shot huge of the close to put up.

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There’s a temporary stoppage following the purpose as Crystal Palace adopted concussion protocol for Henderson, who acquired a knee to the top from his personal teammate after scrambling to attempt to save the purpose. 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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Aim 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 stage 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 purpose. Although beneath strain Madueke has a transparent house to shoot however pokes simply huge of the put up.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Whereas a lot of the opening 20 minutes have all gone Chelsea’s means, Crystal Palace are definitely feeling their means again into this one. That Wharton probability has given renewed impetus!

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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WHARTON GOES NEAR! It is Palace’s first probability of the sport however it’s most likely additionally the perfect of the sport. Pretty interaction on the suitable for the guests creates house for Wharton on the sting of the field. He will get a shot away beneath strain 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

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Chelsea have been dominant to date and Crystal Palace will do properly to carry them off for the whole thing of the match if this momentum continues. The hosts presently boast a 70% share of possession within the match to date.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Jackson will get away from the Palace defence and Hughes pulls him again to cease any additional hazard. He goes into the e-book 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 curve a shot in direction of the far put up with the within of his foot. The group had been expectant however the ball simply sailed huge of the put up.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Kamada is fortunate to get away with only a speaking to as he commits three fouls in fast succession. The Chelsea gamers aren’t glad to see no card after Neto’s reprisal following Kamada’s newest journey.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Chelsea are presently sending nearly all of their assaults down the suitable facet the place Wharton is doing properly to cowl and cease them getting a lot additional than simply contained in the Palace half.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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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 beautifully to chop out the transfer as Chelsea look to surge ahead and switch away from strain 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 strain on the hosts early. It’s maybe just a little 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 purpose? The Palace ahead has been concerned in additional pictures than every other participant within the Premier League this season (16 – 12 pictures, 4 possibilities created) however is but to register a purpose 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 as a consequence of a knee damage. Matheus Franca additionally stays absent for the south London facet. Kamada returns to the beginning line-up after that includes instead of their 2-0 house defeat to West Ham.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

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Chelsea are with out the companies of Reece James via each suspension and damage in addition to Romeo Lavia (hamstring) and Moises Caicedo (ankle) via damage. 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 instead 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 date this season. Simply as they’ve struggled towards sides from the capital this season, Palace have additionally had a torrid time of their historical past towards Chelsea. The west Londoners have crushed Palace in 13 straight conferences courting again to March 2018. Solely Manchester Metropolis (a present run of 14 towards Bournemouth) have ever had an extended successful run towards an opponent in English Soccer League historical past. Palace come into the match off the again of a 4-0 victory towards Norwich Metropolis of their midweek League Cup fixture.

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Hey and welcome to dwell 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 will probably be hoping to proceed their successful 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 perimeters met when Chelsea received 3-1 at Selhurst Park. Enzo Maresca’s facet come into the match recent from qualifying for the UEFA Convention League, successful 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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