Final Score
Chelsea 3 - 1 Crystal Palace
Match Report
Chelsea secured a decisive victory in the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. The Blues dominated possession early, setting the tempo with aggressive attacks.
- Minute 23: Chelsea opens scoring with a header from Kai Havertz.
- Minute 41: Wilfried Zaha levels for Palace via a counter-attack.
- Minute 58: Raheem Sterling restores Chelsea's lead with a precise finish.
- Minute 78: Mason Mount seals the win after a defensive error by Palace.
- Yellow cards issued to Joachim Andersen (Palace) and Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) for reckless challenges.
Key Analysis
Chelsea's midfield control, led by Mateo Kovačić, enabled consistent pressure, while Palace struggled with defensive transitions. This result pushes Chelsea into top-four contention.
