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.
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WHAT A CHANCE! Mount peels out to the right and whips a dangerous ball across the face of goal when it's played out to him. It's just too high for Havertz in the middle and Aubameyang can't make contact at the far post.
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Vieira is trailing after the fourth official along the touchline, making complaints about the latest free-kick awarded to Chelsea. It's drawn the referee's attention, and he's booked.
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Chelsea may have another injury problem here as Hall is down holding his hamstring. He receives treatment, but it looks like he's going to try and carry on.
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Silva brings down Mateta to stop Palace's attack and quickly sets Hall on the counter. He drills a low cross into Aubameyang, but Guehi nicks it off him before he can set himself for a shot.
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