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
Substitution Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang
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Gallagher goes to ground in the box under pressure from Schlupp and Chelsea are asking for a penalty. There's nothing in it though and he's waved back to his feet.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
It's patient play from Chelsea as they work it out from the back, but they're struggling to break Palace down.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Gallagher slides it through to Havertz and he gets ahead of Tomkins as he drives into the box. He takes on the shot from a tight angle on the left, but it's straight into Guaita's gloves.
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