Chelsea vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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A second-half goal from Kai Havertz proved enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, easing the pressure on manager Graham Potter after a poor run of form.
The German striker nodded in a cross from Hakim Ziyech in the 65th minute following a short corner. It was only the second league win in 10 matches for the home side who remain in 10th place half-way through the season.
Chelsea were on top for much of the lively if scrappy derby, but Palace kept goalkeeper Kepa busy with efforts from Tyrick Mitchell, Michael Olise and Wilfried Zaha and he was forced into a leaping save from Cheick Doucoure towards the end of the second half.
Midway through the first half Chelsea announced Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk had become their fifth signing of the January transfer window, and the 22-year-old waved to fans from the pitch at halftime, a Ukraine flag draped round his shoulders.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea end a run of four games without a win, but they stay in 10th, level on points with Liverpool, who they face next Saturday. Palace have now lost their last three matches on the bounce in all competitions, and they stay 12th. They host Manchester United on Wednesday.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Havertz's header sees Chelsea edge past Crystal Palace 1-0. It was a tight first half, with both keepers making some good saves to keep it goalless going into the break. In the second half, Havertz rose highest to get on the end of Ziyech's cross and thump a header past Guaita. Aubameyang also forced a good save out of Guaita, but the better of the late chances fell to Palace, but they couldn't find the back of the net.
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