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
Two of the first four Premier League games between Chelsea and Palace were draws - since then, none of the last 23 between them has finished level (19 Chelsea wins).
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Palace win a free-kick on the left, but it's a poor delivery from Eze. It's cleared by the first man, but Havertz can't break as he's stopped by Guehi.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chalobah has gone down claiming that Ayew caught him in the face while holding him off. He needs treatment, but he's okay to carry on.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Potter looked fairly pleased with Chelsea's performance in the first half, but he'll be looking for them to be more clinical after only having one shot on target. Vieira will be happy with how his side played as well, with them putting Chelsea under real pressure at times, and he'll be hoping for more of the same.
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