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
Palace’s 12 consecutive Premier League defeats against Chelsea is their longest losing run against an opponent in their league history. Can the Eagles stop the rot here? We’re about to find out as kick-off approaches at Selhurst Park…
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Pochettino makes one change from the win over Villa in midweek. The injured Benoit Badiashile drops out entirely for Silva, who starts despite recent rumours over his unhappiness with the Chelsea manager and ongoings at Stamford Bridge. Palmer leads the line once again, with Jackson and Madueke on either flank.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Hodgson opts for two alterations from the Brighton hammering. Wharton and Franca make their first Premier League starts for Palace, who are without Marc Guehi, while Schlupp drops down to the bench. Andersen captains the Eagles in the absence of his centre-back partner, with Richards moving back to slot in alongside the home side’s skipper. Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise remain out injured.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
SUBSTITUTES: Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Christopher Nkunku, Levi Colwill, Cesare Casadei, Alfie Gilchrist, Lucas Bergstrom.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic; Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell; Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo; Noni Madueke, Conor Gallagher, Nicolas Jackson; Cole Palmer.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
SUBSTITUTES: Sam Johnstone, Joel Ward, James Tomkins, Jeffrey Schlupp, Nathaniel Clyne, Odsonne Edouard, Naouirou Ahamada, Jairo Riedewald, David Ozoh.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
CRYSTAL PALACE (4-2-3-1): Dean Henderson; Daniel Munoz, Joachim Andersen, Chris Richards, Tyrick Mitchell; Adam Wharton, Jefferson Lerma; Jordan Ayew, Will Hughes, Matheus Franca; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Similar to Hodgson, questions have started to grow over the tenure of Mauricio Pochettino, whose side have suffered back-to-back humiliating Premier League defeats. Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 at Anfield against Liverpool at the end of January before losing 4-2 to Wolves at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, who somewhat atoned in midweek with an FA Cup victory over Aston Villa, sit 11th in the league table heading into this clash.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Roy Hodgson is facing increasing scrutiny from sections of Palace supporters after two disappointing defeats either side of a 3-2 victory over Sheffield United in their last home outing. The Eagles were hammered 5-0 by Arsenal before the Blades victory, following that poor showing at the Gunners with a 4-1 reverse on the road against fierce rivals Brighton. The Selhurst Park hosts are 15th in the Premier League but only five points away from the relegation zone and 18th-placed Everton.
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