Crystal Palace vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
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Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Pochettino has won 12 of his 14 Premier League meetings with Palace (D1 L1), more than he’s managed against any other opponent. The Chelsea manager needs another second-half goal to continue that record, though.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
WIDE! After scoring the opening goal, Lerma fancies adding another to his tally. Hughes swings a left-sided corner towards the far post, where the Palace midfielder rises the highest but heads well wide of Petrovic's target.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Having dived to block Mateta's close-range effort, Silva gets back to his feet after some medical treatment and appears unable to continue. The Chelsea centre-back limps off for Colwill.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
There are some muted appeals for handball as Chilwell's delivery strikes Munoz, though the referee waves play on. Down the other end, Silva is forced into a sliding block when Mateta pulls the trigger. The Chelsea centre-back immediately puts his hand in the air and could require medical attention here.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Palmer almost carves open the Palace defence from the halfway line but Andersen makes a wonderful sliding intervention. Chelsea look the far more likely to add to the scoreline at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Having played out a drab struggle in the first half, this game has become open in the second period and is a far more end-to-end spectacle. Palmer cuts inside and chops through for Jackson, who is needlessly caught offside from slow reactions to the initial move.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Can Gallagher prove the hero once more for the visitors? Out of his 14 Premier League strikes, 11 have either drawn his side level (four) or put them one goal in the lead (seven). The Blues midfield has also scored more top-flight goals against Palace (three) than he has against any other team.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Gallagher throws his arms in the air after a foul is given for a nudge on Hughes. Pochettino is unimpressed on the touchline as well, with the free-kick buying Palace some much-needed breathing room.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
WIDE! Palmer is finding more space since being moved to the right-hand side, cutting onto his left foot before driving a low left-footed effort wide to Henderson's left. The Blues appear an entirely different team already.
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